12 Questions United States History: The Thirteen Colonies A thirteen colonies kahoot for grade 9 - 12 to test your knowledge of the British colonial settlements (16th century-18th century). Based on National Social Studies Standards - ... Why was Jamestown a poor location for a colony? It had poor farmland. It was surrounded by Native Americans. It had many malaria-carrying mosquitoes. It was too close to New Amsterdam. True or False: The Roanoke colonists were eventually found in Plymouth. True False True or False: The Virginia Company created the House of Burgesses so settlers could make laws. True False and 9 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.