Early America Quiz Quiz Questions

1. In which North American colony would you have found the House of Burgesses?

A Virginia B Georgia C New York D Massachusetts

2. When did Washington, D.C., become the capital of the United States?

A 1776 B 1800 C 1886 D 1830

3. In which year did the Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth, Massachusetts?

A 1520 B 1492 C 1620 D 1776

4. Which colony did Benjamin Franklin represent?

A Pennsylvania B Rhode Island C Virginia D New York

5. Which American colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics?

A Virginia B New York C Georgia D Maryland

6. The United States declared independence from Great Britain in:

A 1800 B 1776 C 1500 D 1750