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13 Colonies Quiz — I Hate CBT's 1.The thirteen colonies were ruled by what country? England (CORRECT ANSWER) Ireland Portland Cuba 2. Which of these states was among the original 13 colonies? A&C (CORRECT ANSWER) Texas Virginia 3. Why did the colonists come to America? They were seeking gold and money. They wanted a better life. They sought religious freedom. All of the above. The 13 American Colonies: New York - Social Studies for Kids The 13 Colonies of America. New York . Founded: 1626 by Peter Minuit and others, on Manhattan Island Major Industry: Manufacturing (shipbuilding, iron works), Agriculture (cattle, grain, rice, indigo, wheat) Major Cities: New York City, Albany. Colony Named for: Duke of York Became a State: July 26, 1788 Math worksheets, Free phonics worksheets, Math Games and ... Softschools.com provides free math worksheets and games and phonics worksheets and phonics games which includes counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division ...