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What topicSettlements, Culture, and Government of the Colonies
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Quiz: Settlements, Culture, and Government of the Colonies

Instructions:

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the options provided. Circle the letter of your choice.

  1. What was the primary economic activity in the New England colonies?

    • A. Agriculture
    • B. Fishing and shipbuilding
    • C. Mining
    • D. Manufacturing

  2. Which of the following colonies was founded as a refuge for Catholics?

    • A. Pennsylvania
    • B. Rhode Island
    • C. Maryland
    • D. Virginia

  3. What type of government was primarily established in the Southern colonies?

    • A. Direct democracy
    • B. Oligarchy
    • C. Representative assembly
    • D. Theocracy

  4. Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and the concept of separation of church and state?

    • A. Massachusetts
    • B. Connecticut
    • C. Pennsylvania
    • D. Delaware

  5. Which event is often considered a direct challenge to British rule over the American colonies and promoted a sense of unity among them?

    • A. The Boston Tea Party
    • B. The signing of the Magna Carta
    • C. The Treaty of Paris
    • D. The French and Indian War

Answer Key:

  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. C
  5. A