Virginia Studies 3a,b Jamestown

England wanted to establish an American colony to increase her wealth and power. What were the reasons for English colonization in America?

• To increase her wealth and power

• to settle at Jamestown

What were the reasons for English colonization in America?

• 1. To increase her wealth and power. 2. England hoped to find silver and gold in America. 3. An American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England.

• Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement.

The first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown, founded in 1607 as an economic venture. Jamestown. Jamestown was primarily _____________.

• exploration

• an economic venture

The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown. Who financed the the settlement of Jamestown?

• King James

• The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London

Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607. In what year did Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• 1606

• 1607

• 1776

• 1900

When the settlers arrived in 1607, Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.

• Jamestown was located on a island.

• Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.

• Jamestown was located on a flat land

• Jamestown was located on a mountain

Today, Jamestown is located on an island in the James River. The location and physical characteristics influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown. True or False?

• True

• False

Reasons for choosing the Jamestown site are:

1. The location could be easily defended from attack by sea. 2. The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. 3. They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for site choice?

• It had swamps.

• The location could be easily defended from attack by sea.

• They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.

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

Which of the following choices was NOT a reason that England started a colony in Jamestown?

• To Increase wealth and power

• To find raw materials

• To find silver and gold in America

• To get a new King

Why did the settlers choose the site at Jamestown?

• The location could be easily defended from attack by sea and they believed they had a good supply of fresh water.

• The Indians were nice to them.

• It had swamps

• The site had a flat land