Jamestown - Part B

The map shows the area where colonists settled.  Why might colonists choose NOT to settle here?

• It would be difficult to defend themselves if the Spanish attacked.
• The location was not far enough inland.
• The Virginia Company of London wanted them to settle on the coast.
• The location did not have fresh drinking water.

Which statement describes Jamestown's location in 1607?

• Jamestown is bordered on one side by the James River.
• Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.
• Jamestown was located on an island in the James River.
• Jamestown was located on a peninsula bordered on two sides by the James River.

In 1607, Jamestown was a peninsula.  Jamestown became an island because ...

• The colonists created the island to be safe.
• Battles between the English & Indians created a ditch.
• Eurosion caused by weather and water wore away the land.
• Spanish ships crashed into the peninsula.

Jamestown was founded on a peninsula and bordered on three sides by which river?

• James River
• York River
• Rappahannock River
• Potomac River

In 1607, the Jamestown colonists chose an easily defended site that was located on....

• The Eastern Shore
• The Chesapeake Bay
• an island
• a peninsula

Which number on the map shows the region where Jamestown was located?

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 4

The English chose to settle at Jamestown because-- 

• they believed they had a good supply of drinking water
• they found gold & silver buried near the shore of the James River
• the water was too shallow for ships to attack the colony
• Chief Powhatan gave the land to the English colonists

Which is NOT a reason why the English settled at Jamestown?

• They found tobacco growing along its shores.
• They believed they had a good supply of drinking water.
• The location was easy to defend by land and sea.
• The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock (deep harbors).

What was the main transportation system used in colonial Virginia?

• Rivers
• Canals
• Trains
• Roads