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Twenty Questions

Test your knowledge of early American history with our engaging quiz on British colonies. From founding figures like Roger Williams and James Oglethorpe, to pivotal events like the Pilgrims' journey for religious freedom and the celebration of Thanksgiving, this quiz covers key aspects of colonial life and governance. Discover the main occupations of New England colonists and learn about significant figures such as Anne Hutchinson and William Penn. Perfect for history enthusiasts or students, challenge yourself or a team and see who knows the most about America's colonial past!

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Twenty Questions

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  1. Twenty Questions Subject: British Colonies

  2. Twenty Questions Team 1 Team 2

  3. 1. Who was the founder of Rhode Island? • Roger Williams.

  4. 2. Who why did the Pilgrims come to the New World? • For religious freedom.

  5. 3. Who saved John Smith’s life? • Pocahontas.

  6. 4. What holiday did the Pilgrims celebrate? • Thanksgiving.

  7. 5. Where is Jamestown and Roanoke? • Virginia.

  8. 6.What was the 1st representative gov’t in the new world? • House of Burgesses.

  9. 7.Who founded Georgia? • James Oglethorpe.

  10. 8.Which section of colonies was known as the Breadbasket? • Middle.

  11. 9.If I lived on a plantation, name one colony I could live in? • VA, NC, SC, GE.

  12. 10. What was the main occupation of the New England colonists? • Ship building and fishing.

  13. 11. In a New England town, where would cattle graze? • In the common.

  14. 12.Where were issues discussed in a New England town? • At a town meeting.

  15. 13.Who was the founder of Connecticut? • Thomas Hooker.

  16. 14.What religion was William Penn? • Quaker.

  17. 15.What section of colonies was known as the “Ironworks? • Middle.

  18. 16. Who was the founder of Maryland? • Lord Baltimore.

  19. 17. What 2 colonies were separated by the Mason-Dixon Line? • Pennsylvania and Maryland.

  20. 18.What became the cash crop of the southern colonies? • Tobacco.

  21. 19. Who was the founder of Massachusetts? • John Winthrop.

  22. 20.Who criticized the church and was put on trial? • Anne Hutchinson.

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