Jamestown

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Reasons for choosing the Jamestown site are: 1. The location could be easily defended from attack by sea. 2. The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. 3. They believed they had a good supply of fresh water. Which of the following is NOT a reason for site choice?

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It had swamps.

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What does the word permanent mean?

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long-lasting

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The first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown.

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True

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Jamestown was primarily an____________________?

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economic venture

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Who had the power to grant charters allowing settlement in North America?

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The King of England

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An American settlement would do what for England?

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furnish raw materials and open new trade markets

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What year did Jamestown become the first permanent English settlement in British North America?

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1607

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Who financed the settlement of Jamestown? Options: the citizens of London, the King of England, the stockholders on Wall Street, the stockholders of the Virginia Company of London

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the stockholders of the Virginia Company of London

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What did England hope to find in America?

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gold and silver

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Why did England want to start a colony in America?

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increase her wealth and power