U.S. Colonial History Trivia and Quizzes

 Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States 10 questions
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 26 03 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!

 US History - 1 - Exploration & Early Settlement 20 questions
Average, 20 Qns, ironsides 163, Nov 25 03 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.

 The Puritans Are Coming! 15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, obiwan04, Jun 09 12 Let's check out the Massachusetts Bay colony founders and see what made them tick.

 U.S. History 3: America's Colonization 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, kdizogg, Mar 28 08 How much do you know about the original colonies of America?

 US History - 2 25 questions
Average, 25 Qns, Ironsides 163, Nov 30 03 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!

 The Voyage of the Mayflower 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 30 03 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!

 U.S. History 2: The Pilgrims 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, kdizogg, Mar 23 08 This quiz is all about the Pilgrims and their journey to America.

 Colonial Higher Education, 1636-1769 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, obiwan04, Jun 14 12 Colleges were few, but they did exist in the British colonies. Let's see what they were up to!

 American Colonial Origins 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 08 01 Do you know about the origins of various American colonies? Here's a simple quiz regarding this subject.

 The Thirteen Colonies 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ladramakween, Apr 09 07 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.

 Roanoke: An Unsolved Mystery 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, lindybarr, Mar 06 18 There's nothing more tantalizing than a mystery: even better an unsolved mystery. What happened at Roanoke, we might never know. Maybe we have to come up with our own conclusions.

 American History (Origins-1776) 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, 12986553, Mar 01 07 This is my first quiz ever! You world studies/history teachers should find this good for your class!

 Colonial Settlements That Weren't Big Hits 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, bernie73, Aug 26 19 Some settlements in what is now the United States established by European colonists are thriving cities such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, or Charleston. Others were not so successful.

 The Impossible Journey of the Mayflower 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, asm1, May 27 11 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.

 US History - 3 25 questions
Tough, 25 Qns, Ironsides 163, Dec 06 03 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.

 Raleigh and Roanoke: 16th Century English America 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 21 03 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!

 The Europeans Are Coming! 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, obiwan04, Jun 05 12 Let's see what we can "discover" in the period from Columbus to c. 1680.

 New York Prior to 1783 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Sep 21 16 These questions are some odds and ends about events occurring in the present-day State of New York prior to 1783.

 Early US Government 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, sae254527, Jan 27 06 If you paid attention in high school this shouldn't be too tough. Let's hope you had a good teacher.

 American Colonial History 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, CliftonClowers, Oct 05 10 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.

 The Dutch in the New World 15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, Shaffyre, Nov 11 08 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.

 Early American History 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, snnddrksn, Sep 08 00 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!

 Mystery at Roanoke Colony 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, corinthos9, Nov 20 01 The story of Roanoke colony is one of the most mysterious in American History.

 American History by Decade: The 1760s 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, LIBGOV, Dec 17 11 Tensions were starting to rise between the colonies and Great Britain during the 1760s. How much do you know about this decade?

 Early American History 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, AlphaByte, May 29 04 An applicant for naturalizatiion must demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamentals of US history and its principles of government.

 Early U.S. History 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, KianaBooh, Sep 04 10 I love history (specifically the 1700s - 1800s) and I am quizzing on matters that occurred before the Revolutionary War. Enjoy!

 U.S. History 1: 1580-1680 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, kdizogg, Mar 20 08 This is a short quiz on the history of England and Early America from 1580-1680.

 Roanoke Island, "The Lost Colony" 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, corn_king, Dec 31 05 This is a quiz about the first attempt of the English to create a settlement in North America. Have fun! :)

 Women in Puritan America 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Windswept, Sep 21 09 This quiz looks at the position of women in Puritan America - mothers, political figures, writers, opposition leaders and mystics. I hope you get a deeper view of the complex roles of women in the times of Puritanism in the United States.