Colonial America

What was the reason for the English wanting a permanent settlement at Jamestown?

• They were looking to escape religious persecution.
• They wanted a permanent vacation spot.
• It was an economic venture.
• It was an exploration venture.

The Puritans settled in this colony.

• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Massachusetts Bay
• Pennsylvania

Why did groups like the Pilgrims and the Puritans come to America?

• To Make More Money
• To Expand Land for the King of England
• To Build a New Government
• To Practice Their Religion Freely

This company was responsible for writing the charter to settle Jamestown.

• The Jamestown Company
• The England Company
• The New England Company
• The Virginia Company

Why was Roanoke (The Lost Colony) settled?

• To Escape Religious Persecution
• To Make Money
• To Give Prisoners a Chance at a Better Life
• To Create a Utopian Society

Which of these colonies was located in Massachusetts?

• Plymouth
• Georgia
• Roanoke
• Jamestown

Virginia was the first southern colony to have an elected ____________.

• jury
• legislature
• colony

Which religion shaped the government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a New England colony?

• the Puritan religion
• the Quaker religion
• any religion

Which colony is known as the "Lost Colony"?

• Georgia
• Jamestown
• Plymouth
• Roanoke

Plymouth was founded by 

• Debtors
• Quakers
• Separatists
• Puritans