by alex
Step back in time to the era of the original 13 colonies, where the foundations of the United States were laid. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the historical events, key figures, and significant milestones that shaped these early settlements. Let’s see how well you know the roots of American history!
13 Colonies Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which colony was the first to be established?
Massachusetts
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
2. Which colony was originally founded by the Dutch and later taken over by the English?
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
3. Which colony was founded by James Oglethorpe as a place for debtors?
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Rhode Island
4. Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and was founded by Roger Williams?
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
5. Which colony was established as a haven for Catholics?
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
New Jersey
6. Which colony was the site of the famous witch trials in 1692?
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
7. Which colony was the first to declare independence from Britain?
Virginia
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Delaware
8. Which colony was originally part of Pennsylvania before becoming a separate colony?
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
New York
9. Which colony was founded by William Penn as a place for religious freedom for Quakers?
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
10. Which colony was known for its large plantation economy and reliance on slave labor?
Massachusetts
New York
South Carolina
New Hampshire
11. Which colony was founded by Thomas Hooker and was known for its Fundamental Orders?
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
12. Which colony was originally part of the Province of Carolina before splitting into two separate colonies?
Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
13. Which colony was the first to establish a public school system?
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
