Roanoke, Plymouth, Jamestown

A ____________________ is a form of government in which the ruler is a king or queen.

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• communism

A form of government where citizens elect the leaders to make decisions is called a _______________________.

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• communism

The first permanent English colony in America was named ________________.

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Junction City

• Jamestown

A settlement is a

• small, newly built community

• place ruled by another country

• group of people who travel together

• town whose residents agree to govern themselves

What delayed Captain John White's return to Roanoke?

• a war between England and Spain

• a trip to another settlement

• a need to raise money to repair ships

• a jail sentence for his actions in Virginia

Why is Roanoke called the "lost colony"?

• John White could not find his way back to it.

• It lost a contest with Jamestown.

• Everyone there went back to England.

• All the settlers disappeared.

What the problem with the original site of Jamestown?

• It was high in the hills.

• It was too rocky to farm.

• It was wet land with bad water.

• It was too near the Native Americans.

Why was Virginia considered more democratic than England?

• Settlers had freedom of speech.

• All men and women could vote.

• Any man could join the House of Burgesses.

• Elected representatives made its laws.

The first settlers to arrive at Plymouth came in search of

• good farmland and fishing

• natural riches such as gold

• independence from England

• freedom to practice their religion

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