Unit 3: Roanoke, Jamestown, Patterns of Settlement Review

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According to Source 2, which statement best describes the impact of the environment on the British colonists at Jamestown? Options: The drinking water ran out quickly, leaving colonists in a drought. The brackish marsh water of the James river led to mosquito infestations and disease. The rough terrain was too much for the colonists, causing them to leave the territory. The availability of gold in the area allowed colonists to become wealthy in a short period of time.

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The brackish marsh water of the James river led to mosquito infestations and disease.

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An official document granting permission to do something.

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charter

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Why did the Virginia Company send colonists to start Jamestown?

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to find wealth and make profit

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extreme scarcity of food.

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famine

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An area of land ruled by another country.

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colony

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Which of the following statements supports the relationship that developed between the Powhatan Native Americans and the Jamestown settlers? Options: The Powhatan were a strong tribe and they forced the settlers out of the area. While relations were initially poor between the settlers and the Native Americans, they eventually began to work together through trade. The Jamestown settlers overthrew the Native American tribes, forcing them off the land. The Jamestown settlers built a sturdy fort and held no relationship with the Native Americans.

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While relations were initially poor between the settlers and the Native Americans, they eventually began to work together through trade.

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Which of the following best describes the importance of the House of Burgesses in Jamestown?

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The House of Burgesses was the first legislative body formed in the Americas.

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Which statement best describes the impact that European colonists had on Native Americans during the first decades of colonization? Options: Many Native Americans died from smallpox and other European diseases., The European colonists helped Native Americans build huge cities and develop their empire., The majority of Native Americans moved west to create a better life for themselves., Many Native Americans adopted European farming practices that destroyed their crops.

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Many Native Americans died from smallpox and other European diseases.

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What does the "Three G's" stand for?

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God, Glory, Gold

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Select the correct choice that describes POLITICAL (GLORY) motivations of the European countries: European rulers wanted their kingdoms to be the largest and wealthiest in the world.

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European rulers wanted their kingdoms to be the largest and wealthiest in the world.