Early English Settlements

Early English Settlements

9th Grade

20 Qs

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Early English Settlements

Early English Settlements

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What delayed Captain John White’s return to Roanoke?

a trip to another settlement
a war between England and Spain
a need to raise money to repair ships
a jail sentence for his actions in Virginia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Why is Roanoke called the “lost colony”?

John White could not find his way back to it
Everyone went back to England.
It lost a contest with Jamestown.
All the settlers disappeared.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What was a problem with the original site of Jamestown?

It was wet land with bad water.
It was high in the hills.
It was too rocky to farm
It was too near the American Indians

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The first settlers to arrive at Plymouth came in search of

freedom to practice their religion.
independence from England.
natural riches such as gold.
good farmland and fishing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

a pledge of friendship with American Indians
a plan of government drawn up by the settlers
an agreement with the ship's captain
a promise of support by the king

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Compared with Jamestown and Plymouth, the Roanoke settlement was

earlier.
larger. 
wealthier.
longer lasting. 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why was Jamestown settled? 

religious freedom. 
to find gold and riches. 
to have a better life. 
to separate from the Church of England. 

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