Early American History Trivia Questions
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Which American colony was founded as a sanctuary for Quakers facing persecution?
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pennsylvania
Which colony did Plymouth Colony become a part of in 1691?
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massachusetts bay colony
Which European country did Pope lead a revolt against in 1690?
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spain
What was the name of the ship that landed at Plymouth in December 1620 with most colonists not being Pilgrims?
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mayflower
Who was the widow of Daniel Custis and burned all but 2 letters from her famous second husband?
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martha washington
In which state were the Seminoles ordered to leave by the U.S. government in 1834 under an 1832 treaty?
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florida
Who was granted land in 1732 by the king to establish Georgia as a refuge for debtors?
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james oglethorpe
What document created a governing agreement among 41 male passengers of the Mayflower to create and enforce fair and equal laws?
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mayflower compact
Which group founded the Massachusetts Bay Company, while the Pilgrims formed Plymouth Colony?
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puritans
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