Jamestown Test Review

Front

Why did England want to start a new colony in North America?

Back

Raw Materials

Front

When was Jamestown founded?

Back

1607

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the English desire to establish an American colony?

• It wanted to gain favor with the Pope.
• It wanted a new place to market English goods.
• It wanted the settlement to furnish raw materials not grown in England.
• It wanted to find gold and silver.

Back

It wanted to gain favor with the Pope.

Front

What is an economic venture?

Back

You want to make money

Front

Which number on the map shows what region Jamestown is located in?

Back

5

Front

What type of transportation did settlers use in Jamestown?

Back

Rivers

Front

Who can grant charters?

Back

The King of England

Front

The charter gave the Virginia Company of London the right to...

Back

establish a settlement in North America

Front

The King of England granted charters to the following options: Virginia General Assembly, Virginia Company of London, Native Americans, House of Burgesses.

Back

Virginia Company of London

Front

What can the legislative body do?

Back

make laws