Jamestown Colony

Jamestown Colony

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Back

Jamestown

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who helped Jamestown survive with rules (don't work, don't eat)?

Back

Captain John Smith

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main reason for settlement in North America?
Options: To look for oil, To increase wealth and power, To explore, To tame the Indians

Back

To increase wealth and power

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did they have to get before they could establish a settlement?

Back

The royal charter

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jamestown was primarily an ____________. Planned Adventure, Economic Venture, Vacation, Escape Route

Back

Economic Venture

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who financed the Jamestown venture?

Back

The Virginia Company of London

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The winter of 1609-1610 became known as the

Back

starving time

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