Jamestown Test Review

Who had the power to grant charters?

• The King
• John Smith
• Virginia Company of London
• Chief Powhatan

When was Jamestown founded?

• 2016
• 1607
• 1620
• 1492

The King of England granted charters to the Virginia company of London to...

• Set up a government in the New World
• establish a settlement in North America
• Because the king likes to spend money

The King of England granted charters to the Virginia company of London to...

• extend English rights to the settlers
• protect the Native Americans
• give money to the Native Americans

What was the main goal of the stockholders who financed Jamestown?

• growing cotton
• building ships
• drawing maps
• making money

The King of England granted charters to the-

• Plymouth Colony
• Virginia Company of London
• House of Burgesses/General Assembly
• Native Americans

What is NOT a reason why England supported colonization in America?

• They thought the settlers deserved religious freedom
• They wanted to increase their wealth and power
• They hoped to find gold and silver
• Wanted raw materials could not be found in England

Which region of Virginia was first settled by Europeans?

• Piedmont
• Valley and Ridge
• Appalachian Plateau
• Coastal Plain (Tidewater)

What statement describes Jamestown's location TODAY?

• Jamestown is bordered by the James River and York River
• Jamestown is located on a peninsula near the James River
• Jamestown is located on an island in the James River
• Jamestown borders the James River on only one side

Deep shores to dock, fresh water. What is the last reason Jamestown's location was chosen?

• pretty landscape
• easy to defend from Spanish Attack
• close to the gold mines
• no Indians