Name: __________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Period: __________

13 Colonies Map Quiz

Directions: Use this map and your notes to help you answer each of these questions. When you are
finished tape it into your notebook on the left side of your notes about the colonies.

1. The thirteen colonies were under the

control of what nation?
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2. Which colony was farthest north?

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3. Which colony was farthest south?

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4. The colonies were bounded by the

Appalachian Mountains on the west. What
ocean bordered the colonies on the east?
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5. The oldest colony was Virginia (founded

in 1607). Which colony was just south of
Virginia? _______________________________________

6. What major industries dominated in the

colonies in the North?
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7. What major port cities supported life in

the Northern and Middle Colonies?
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8. How did people in the Southern Colonies support themselves? _________________________________

9. Which two colonies have the 1st and 2nd permanent English settlement located within their
borders?
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10. Which colony was founded last? What year was it founded?
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