13 Colonies

What did France do in North America?

• fur trading

• fishing

• looked for gold and silver

• planted sugar cane

Where did the French settle in North America?

• Canada

• Mexico

• USA

• Brazil

What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

• New York

• Deleware

• Jamestown

• Massachusetts

Why was Roanoke Island called the "Lost Colony?"

• Everyone disappeared

• They lost all of their food

• They couldn't find any Indians

• Their boats got lost

Why did people go to Jamestown?

• for God

• to find gold and silver

• they were slaves

• to fight the Spanish

What was the land like in Jamestown?

• perfect for farming

• swampy and horrible for farming

• vacation beach

• desert

Why was John Smith a great leader?

• He was rich and shared his money

• He was super good looking

• He was a great fighter

• He befriended the Indians who helped them

What kind of government did Jamestown have?

• Congress

• Dictator: One ruler

• England made all decisions

• House of Burgesses: group vote

Why did the "Pilgrims" come to America?

• freedom of religion

• to find gold and silver

• they were slaves

• to fight the Spanish

What was the "Mayflower Compact?"

• created rules for their government

• a small version of their boat the Mayflower

• a flower festival

• a dance they did on the boat