Colonial America History Trivia Questions

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When did the first war between the Virginian colonists and the Indians start?

       a. 1610
       b. 1635
       c. 1649
       d. 1598


Which of these individuals is considered to be one of the founders of Rhode Island?

       a. Samuel Skelton
       b. John Wilson
       c. Roger Williams
       d. William Laud


On which body of water would you find Salem?

       a. Fresh Pond
       b. Naumkeag River
       c. Quincy Bay
       d. Little Island Pond


In 1655, the Swedish colony in New York was attacked. Who attacked them?

       a. The French
       b. The Iroquois
       c. The Dutch
       d. The Onondaga


What crop was sometimes referred to as the gold of Virginia?

       a. Tobacco
       b. Wheat
       c. Corn
       d. Pumpkins


When did the infamous Boston massacre occur?

       a. 1742
       b. 1658
       c. 1770
       d. 1754


Which feared Native captured John Smith of Jamestown?

       a. Wanunsunacock
       b. Opchanacanough
       c. Sitting Bull
       d. Powhatan


Which disease did the colonists of Salem believe was caused by witches?

       a. Scarlet Fever
       b. Small Pox
       c. Bubonic plague
       d. Tuberculosis


Where did the Tuscarora War occur?

       a. New York
       b. Maine
       c. North Carolina
       d. Vermont


What was the name of the first Fort built by the colonists?

       a. Fort St. James
       b. Fort St. James
       c. St. George's Fort
       d. St. Patrick's Fort


What was the name of the colonist that Pocahontas married in 1614?

       a. Thomas Smith
       b. John Rolfe
       c. William Adams
       d. James Williams


In 1608 a fleet of ships arrived in America. How many new colonists did they bring?

       a. 670
       b. 200
       c. 450
       d. 530


When was Virginia officially made a royal colony?

       a. 1604
       b. 1582
       c. 1624
       d. 1643


What was Sir Thomas Dale's official position in the colonies?

       a. Deputy Governor
       b. Teacher
       c. Minister
       d. Cooper


How many individuals were executed as a result of the Salem witch trials?

       a. 5
       b. 37
       c. 19
       d. 53


What was the name of the ship, which ran aground in 1772 off Namquid point?

       a. Gaspee
       b. Hannah
       c. Mayflower
       d. Nina


Samuel Adams was a prominent figure in the colonies. What position did he hold?

       a. President
       b. Preacher
       c. Governor
       d. Captain


What was the purpose of the "Hat Act"?

       a. Restrict the number of hats exported
       b. Reduce the size of the local militia
       c. Increase the size of the militia
       d. Restrict the movement of ships




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