Jamestown

Front

Which company funded the settlement at Jamestown?

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The Virginia Company of London

Front

Which of the following was not a reason the Jamestown colony was founded? Find raw materials, Find gold and silver, establish new trade routes, Find new lands

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establish new trade routes

Front

Who led the economic venture to Jamestown?

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Captain Christopher Newport

Front

What year was the Jamestown colony established?

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1607

Front

Which of the following is not a reason the settlers chose Jamestown?
It was deep enough for ships to dock,
They thought there was safe drinking water,
It could easily be defended by sea,
There were many animals

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There were many animals

Front

Who did the English meet upon their arrival to Virginia?

Back

The Powhatan Chiefdom

Front

What was the first permanent English settlement?

Back

Jamestown

Front

Who did the English fear was going to attack them?

Back

The Spanish

Front

In what year were enslaved Africans brought to Jamestown?

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1619

Front

Why were Africans brought to the New World?

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To help with the planting and harvesting of tobacco.