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Unit 1 British Colonial America Quiz

  1.  
    Most of the southern colonies passed strict laws to control slaves. For example, slaves not being able to hold meetings or own weapons. What were these laws called?
    A. Slave Codes B. Secret Codes C. US Constitution D. Colonial Codes
  2.  
    Who lived on most of the land before the colonists came to settle in the Americas?
    A. Native Americans B. Quakers C. Pilgrims D. Puritans
  3.  
    What are cash crops?
    A. Crops that are grown to be sold for profit B. Trees that grow money C. Crops that were only grown by indentured servants D. Crops that are grown for the farmer to consume
  4.  
    Why did most people come to the New England colonies?
    A. They were looking for a more diverse place to live. B. They wanted to make money by working in factories. C. They were taken from their home countries and forced to work there as slaves. D. They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.
  5.  
    What was the name of the "lost colony" founded in 1587 that was later deserted in 1590?
    A. Roanoke B. Jamestown C. Plymouth D. New York City
  6.  
    What European country founded the 13 Colonies?
    A. Spain B. France C. Portugal D. England
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Unit 1 British Colonial America Quiz (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Most of the southern colonies passed strict laws to control slaves. For example, slaves not being able to hold meetings or own weapons. What were these laws called?
    A. Slave Codes B. Secret Codes C. US Constitution D. Colonial Codes
  2.  
    Who lived on most of the land before the colonists came to settle in the Americas?
    A. Native Americans B. Quakers C. Pilgrims D. Puritans
  3.  
    What are cash crops?
    A. Crops that are grown to be sold for profit B. Trees that grow money C. Crops that were only grown by indentured servants D. Crops that are grown for the farmer to consume
  4.  
    Why did most people come to the New England colonies?
    A. They were looking for a more diverse place to live. B. They wanted to make money by working in factories. C. They were taken from their home countries and forced to work there as slaves. D. They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.
  5.  
    What was the name of the "lost colony" founded in 1587 that was later deserted in 1590?
    A. Roanoke B. Jamestown C. Plymouth D. New York City
  6.  
    What European country founded the 13 Colonies?
    A. Spain B. France C. Portugal D. England

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