VS 3a,b

Which of the following was NOT a reason for English colonization in America?

• England hoped to find gold and silver

• An American settlement would open markets for trade

• The colonists wanted to learn about the Native Americans

• Increase the wealth and power of England

In what year was the Jamestown colony founded?

Who financed (paid for) the Jamestown settlement?

• The Virginia Company of London

• Chief Powhatan

• King James

• Captain John Smith

The Jamestown colony is located which river?

• York

• Appomattox

• Potomac

• James

In 1607 Jamestown was located on a _______ in the James river?

• island

• mountain

• peninsula

• town

Today, Jamestown is located on an _________ in the James river.

• island

• mountain

• peninsula

• town

Which are reasons for choosing the site at Jamestown? (check all that apply)

• They believed they had a good supply of fresh water

• The location could be easily defended from attack by sea

• The instructions told settlers to go inland and find a suitable place to settle

• The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock