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The 13 American Colonies

Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 5
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Colonial America, Colonies, New England, Southern Colonies, Middle Colonies
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will be introduced to the fascinating history of America's first thirteen colonies. Students will explore how the colonies were founded, why they were founded, the characteristics and importance of each colony, and the events and factors which ultimately led to the American Revolution.

SS.5.A.4.2 Compare characteristics of New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.
SS.5.A.4.4 Demonstrate an understanding of political, economic, and social aspects of daily colonial life in the thirteen colonies.

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Video : The 13 Colonies for Kids | Learn all about the first 13 American Colonies

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: Learn about the history of America's first 13 colonies

Quiz : American Colonies Quiz

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

A colony is where a group of people settle in a new place and work together for a common goal.

A) True

B) False

Question #2

The United States claims all of the following territories under its jurisdiction EXCEPT

A) U.S Virgin Islands

B) Costa Rica

C) Puerto Rico

D) Guam

E) American Samoa

Question #3

The first explorers of North America came from France, Spain, and The Netherlands; these explorers discovered the new land of North America completely on their own.

A) True

B) False

Question #4

Why did the first immigrants sail from England to North America?

A) To grow crops for food and trade

B) To meet new groups of people

C) To go on an extended vacation

D) To teach foreigners the ways of the English

Question #5

List the four New England Colonies

A) New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Philadelphia

B) Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York

C) Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

D) Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire

Question #6

What did the forests of the four New England Colonies provide as a resource for the colonists?

A) Rich soil for farming

B) Animals for labor

C) Plants for aesthetics

D) Lumbar for shipbuilding

Question #7

New Hampshire was widely known as a colony which prioritized which two activities?

A) Fishing and whaling

B) Crop and trade

C) Lumbar and fuel

D) Farming and harvesting

Question #8

The name "Connecticut" is derived from a Native American word which can be interpreted as which of the following?

A) "Connected through the rivers"

B) "Along the tidal river"

C) "The long night"

D) "The old lands"

Question #9

William Penn, the land owner and founder of the province of Pennsylvania, demanded that the Native Americans within the region be treated with respect and that they were to be compensated fairly.

A) True

B) False

Question #10

Which of the following factors was considered a "burden" and would act as a catalyst in leading the colonists to revolt and rebel against Great Britain?

A) Inflation

B) Poverty

C) Taxation

D) Tyranny

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge and the information you learned about America's first 13 colonies from the lesson's video.

Resources : Additional Resources

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

Colonial America for Kids: The Thirteen Colonies
Explore fun facts about the 13 colonies!

The 13 Colonies
Discover details and factual evidence regarding the 13 colonies

Mr. Nussbaum- 13 Colonies Interactive Map
Explore this fun interactive map and scavenger hunt about the rich history of America's 13 colonies!

Description: Dive further into the history of America's first 13 Colonies.

Standards: SS.5.A.4.2, SS.5.A.4.4

Video : The 13 Colonies for Kids | Learn all about the first 13 American Colonies

Quiz : American Colonies Quiz

Resources : Additional Resources