Jamestown Review
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- Q1Which was not a reason for England to establish a colony in Virginia?The King of England Wanted to Live in AmericaThey wanted to increase its wealth and power.They hoped to find gold and silver.The colony could send raw materials to Englad30s
- Q2The settlement of Jamestown was paid for by...Virginia Company of Londonpeople who came to live there.English ParliamentThe King30s
- Q3What did England hope to find ?SlavesFoodTobaccoSilver and Gold30s
- Q4Today, Jamestown is...located in the Chesapeake BayOn the York RiverAn area of land surrounded by water on three sides.An area of land surrounded by water30s
- Q5Which was not a reason why the English settled at Jamestown?The could defend their fort.The water was deep enough for shipsThey found Tobacco growing on its shoresThey believed they had good drinking water30s
- Q6What region was Jamestown in?PiedmontBlue Ridge MountainsTidewaterAppalachian Platue30s
- Q7The charters said they could...Visit King JamesTravel worldwideEstablish a settlement in North AmericaEstablish a settlement in South America30s
- Q8What was the first elected legislative body in America called?Governor's CouncilHouse of BurgessesCouncil of BurgessesVA Company of London30s
- Q9The current Virginia Assembly started in161916082018162030s
- Q10The House of Burgesses gave settlers the power toBe free Under British RuleBe involved when they create their own lawsEnforce the RulesDetermine if laws had been broken30s
- Q11What caused families to be established?Arrival of Indiansarrival of menArrival of the KingArrival of women30s
- Q12What can you say about the arrival of African Americans?They wanted to establish a family.They were brought against their will.They come to get landThey volunteered30s
- Q13Which two groups helped make Jamestown more diverse?African and WomenChildren and CatsDogs and Indians30s
- Q14What did the English trade to the native peoples?Tools, Pots, and PansTobacco, food and gunsFood, furs and leatherLeather, canoes, and beads.30s
- Q15Who served as a contact between the Native Peoples and English?King JamesPocahontasPowhatanJohn Rolfe30s