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1 The Puritans Are Coming!
Let's check out the Massachusetts Bay colony founders and see what made them tick.
Tough
15 Q
obiwan04
Jun 09 12
303 plays
2 Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States
In 1607 the English planted a colony near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and the United States was born. This quiz will follow the early years of Jamestown, from infancy to toddlerhood...enjoy!
Very Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jan 26 03
4317 plays
3 U.S. History 3: America's Colonization
How much do you know about the original colonies of America?
Tough
20 Q
kdizogg
Mar 28 08
3798 plays
4 US History - 1 - Exploration & Early Settlement
I have been a social studies teacher for the past twenty years in grades 7-12. This is the first of a set of quizzes covering the first thousand years of American History.
Average
20 Q
ironsides 163
Nov 25 03
7014 plays
5 Colonial Higher Education, 1636-1769
Colleges were few, but they did exist in the British colonies. Let's see what they were up to!
Tough
10 Q
obiwan04
Jun 14 12
216 plays
6 The Impossible Journey of the Mayflower
The 102 Separatists who sailed from England to New England in 1620 were a small band of adventurers. I hope you will enjoy some of the trivia of their journey and life.
Average
10 Q
asm1
May 27 11
627 plays
7 US History - 2
It is time to continue the journey down the historical time line of American History. If you took Test #1, welcome back for another quiz. Good luck!
Average
25 Q
Ironsides 163
Nov 30 03
7203 plays
8 The Thirteen Colonies
This will test your knowledge of the original thirteen colonies. You may be asked why a certain colony was settled, who settled it, and other questions relating to the colonies.
Average
10 Q
ladramakween
Apr 09 07
8040 plays
9 The Voyage of the Mayflower
Have you ever been curious about the events revolving around the voyage of the Mayflower? This quiz not only will focus on this famed voyage, undertaken in the year 1620, but its preparations and aftermath. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jan 30 03
2127 plays
10 The Europeans Are Coming!
Let's see what we can "discover" in the period from Columbus to c. 1680.
Tough
10 Q
obiwan04
Jun 05 12
399 plays
11 U.S. History 2: The Pilgrims
This quiz is all about the Pilgrims and their journey to America.
Average
10 Q
kdizogg
Mar 23 08
2310 plays
12 American Colonial History
This quiz focuses on life in the colonies, New England, the Middle Colonies, Chesapeake Bay Colonies and the Lower South. It touches on various aspects of living in colonial times; religious, political, and military.
Tough
10 Q
CliftonClowers
Oct 05 10
813 plays
13 Raleigh and Roanoke: 16th Century English America
This quiz will be concerned with the earliest stage of proto-American history as it pertains to the initial English attempts at colonization. Please indulge with me as we explore this period of great endeavor into the unknown!
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Jan 21 03
2286 plays
14 American Colonial Origins
Do you know about the origins of various American colonies? Here's a simple quiz regarding this subject.
Average
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Apr 08 01
4953 plays
15 The Dutch in the New World
In 1609 Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson River Valley for the Dutch East India Company. The Netherlands controlled the area until 1664 and in this time established New Netherland and laid the groundwork for towns that still exist today.
Tough
15 Q
Shaffyre
Nov 11 08
633 plays
16 US History - 3
We continue the journey down the American History timeline. You should have very few problems if you took Tests 1 and 2. Good luck and have fun.
Tough
25 Q
Ironsides 163
Dec 06 03
2499 plays
17 Roanoke Island, "The Lost Colony"
This is a quiz about the first attempt of the English to create a settlement in North America. Have fun! :)
Average
10 Q
corn_king
Dec 31 05
1581 plays
18 American History (Origins-1776)
This is my first quiz ever! You world studies/history teachers should find this good for your class!
Easy
10 Q
12986553
Mar 01 07
5433 plays
19 Early US Government
If you paid attention in high school this shouldn't be too tough. Let's hope you had a good teacher.
Average
10 Q
sae254527
Jan 27 06
3339 plays
20 U.S. History 1: 1580-1680
This is a short quiz on the history of England and Early America from 1580-1680.
Average
10 Q
kdizogg
Mar 20 08
2016 plays
21 Early American History
Here's a test for anyone who really thinks that they know their stuff! A great way to get ready for an upcoming test or exam on Early American History! Have fun!
Tough
20 Q
snnddrksn
Sep 08 00
6000 plays
22 American History by Decade: The 1760s
Tensions were starting to rise between the colonies and Great Britain during the 1760s. How much do you know about this decade?
Average
10 Q
LIBGOV
Dec 17 11
495 plays
23 The 13 Colonies
A short quiz on the 13 colonies.
Tough
10 Q
clende5
Nov 27 11
675 plays
24 A Tempest of a Tea Party
Every American schoolchild is told the story of the Boston Tea Party. Patriots disguised as Indians started a revolution when they dumped that tea in the Boston Harbor. Test your knowledge of the specifics, and enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
deconstructor5
Apr 09 10
444 plays
25 The Mayflower, Its Occupants and Crew
How much do you know about the Mayflower, its passengers, and the voyage? Test your knowledge in this quiz.
Tough
10 Q
Redlass
Nov 01 03
1026 plays
26 Mystery at Roanoke Colony
The story of Roanoke colony is one of the most mysterious in American History.
Average
10 Q
corinthos9
Nov 20 01
2988 plays
27 Early American History
This quiz has questions regarding the British influence on the American colonies, early American Indians, and exploration. Hope you have fun!
Average
15 Q
sherrie1112
Feb 08 01
5124 plays
28 American History by Decade: The 1750s
See what you know about what happened in U.S. History during the 1750s.
Average
10 Q
LIBGOV
Dec 15 11
291 plays
29 English Colonies in the Americas
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the English established thirteen colonies in North America. This quiz is about them.
Average
15 Q
LordBehemoth
Dec 20 01
3792 plays
30 Jamestown
All about the first few years at James Fort, now known as Jamestown.
Average
10 Q
iacardsfan
May 07 09
768 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What King chartered the Virginia Company in 1606?
* Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony?
* Pocahontas was the name given to her by the settlers, what was her real name?
* What colonial town did Nathaniel Bacon burn to the ground?
* What system allowed English citizens to cross the Atlantic Ocean free of charge, but in return, they had to provide their master with an agreed number of years of service?


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