Jamestown

Who was the king of England when the colony of Jamestown was founded

• King William
• King Henry
• King James
• King Rex

When did they reach the colonists land at Jamestown?

• May 14, 1606
• May 14, 1607
• March 14, 1607
• March 14, 1777

Who were the leaders of the English and the Native Americans?

• John Smith, Pocahontas
• John Smith, Powhatan
• Powhatan, Pocahontas
• Thomas Jefferson, Powhatan

What convinced most of the settlers to abandon their new life?

• The native americans
• The terrible summers
• The terrible winters
• Not enough tobacco

Why was tobacco such a popular crop in Virginia?

• The Native Americans gave it away.
• It was easy to grow and brought so much money.
• The king ordered them to grow it.
• John Rolfe married Pocahontas

What was the name of America's first elected assembly?

• House of Lords
• House of Tobacco
• House of Burgess
• House of Representatives

What significant development occurred in 1619?

• The popularity of tobacco.
• The arrival of black workers from Africa.
• Jamestown became the capital of Virginia.
• George Washington became President.

Why was Jamestown named for?

• The tobacco plant.
• The founder James Smith.
• The king of England.
• That was the Native American name of that land.

Why was Jamestown significant?

• It was the last colony.
• It began the English colonization period.
• It was where Pocahontas married John Smith.
• It was where James Madison was born.

Jamestown can be found in the current state called:

• Texas
• Ohio
• Virginia
• California