Virginia Studies 3a,b Jamestown

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What were the reasons for English colonization in America?

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To increase her wealth and power.

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What were the reasons for English colonization in America?

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To increase her wealth and power; England hoped to find silver and gold in America; An American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England.

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Jamestown was primarily _____________.

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an economic venture

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Who financed the settlement of Jamestown?

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The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London

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In what year did Jamestown become the first permanent English settlement in North America?

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1607

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When the settlers arrived in 1607, Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.

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Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.

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Today, Jamestown is located on an island in the James River. The location and physical characteristics influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown. True or False?

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True

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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? It had swamps.

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It had swamps.

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Which of the following choices was NOT a reason that England started a colony in Jamestown?
To Increase wealth and power,
To find raw materials,
To find silver and gold in America,
To get a new King

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To get a new King

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Why did the settlers choose the site at Jamestown?

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The location could be easily defended from attack by sea and they believed they had a good supply of fresh water.