The 13 Colonies Worksheet
Explore the history and characteristics of the original 13 American Colonies with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders.
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The 13 Colonies: A Journey Through Early America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 Colonies?
Massachusetts
Florida
Virginia
New York
2. What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
To find gold
Religious freedom
To grow tobacco
To establish trade routes
3. The Pilgrims sailed to America on a ship called the .
4. The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by as a haven for Quakers.
5. The Southern Colonies relied heavily on and cash crops such as tobacco and cotton.
6. Name three challenges faced by early colonists in the New World.
7. The climate in the Southern Colonies was generally colder than in the New England Colonies.
True
False
Match each colony with its main economic activity.
8. Massachusetts
a. Tobacco plantations
9. Virginia
b. Fishing and shipbuilding
10. Pennsylvania
c. Wheat farming and trade
Use the map below to answer the following question. (Note: This is a placeholder map. Imagine it shows the 13 colonies.)
11. Based on the map, which group of colonies (New England, Middle, or Southern) had the longest coastline?