Jamestown, Plymouth and European Settlements

In what year was Jamestown settled?

• 1492
• 1607
• 1776
• 2007

Which of the following choices was not a reason that England started a colony in Jamestown?

• Increase wealth and power

• Find raw materials (gold and silver)

• Trade with other countries

• To get a new King

Jamestown was located on a peninsula in ...

• Virginia
• North Carolina
• Florida
• New York

What became Jamestown's "gold"?

• cars
• tobaccco
• water
• tomatoes

 Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

•  to show that they opposed representative government.
• to establish an orderly community
•  to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony
•  to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony

When was Mayflower Compact written?

• 1410
• 1492
• 1655
• 1620

The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for self - government to be created and enforced in america  

• true
• fasle

Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America?

•  gold
• trade
• land
• religious freedom

Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?

• 1—Enslaved native populations

  2—Organized native american societies

• 1—Established Catholic missions

  2—Focused primarily on fur trading

• 1—Promoted political freedom

  2—Participated in the triangular trade

• 1—Became commercial shipbuilders

  2—Created an early system of public schools

What is the name of the first permanent colony?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke