Jamestown and Plymouth

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

• Trade with other countries

• To get a new King

Jamestown was located on a peninsula in ...

• Virginia
• North Carolina
• Florida
• New York

Who was the first explorer that made the treacherous journey across the Atlantic to live in Roanoke?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

• Paul Stevens

Why was Jamestown started?

• Virginia Company wanted to start a new business.
• Virginia Company wanted to create a new society with the American Indians.
• Virginia Company wanted to find gold.

What rule did John Smith make that saved the settlement?

• If you do not work, you do not eat.
• Treat others as you want to be treated.
• If you find gold, you get to keep it.
• You cannot have a raccoon as a pet.

Why did many of the men not want to work?

• They didn't know how.
• They forced the women to work.
• They wanted to hire American Indians to do the work.
• They were rich and used to having servants do all of their work in England.

What cash crop did John Rolfe help Jamestown plant to generate income for the Virginia Company?

• Introduction tobacco in the colonies

• Beginning the Headright System

• Starting the Middle Passage

• Marrying Pocahontas

Who was the leader of Jamestown that made peace with the Natives?

• Captain John Smith
• Paul Stevens
• Tim Allen

What was the name of the Native American that helped the Pilgrims?  (Hint:  They thought he was sent by God.)

• Sacagawea
• Massasoit
• Squanto
• Wampanoag