Review: The Jamestown Colony

Jamestown was originally located on a/an _______________ by the James River.

• island

• peninsula

• plateau

• valley

Which is NOT a reason why the Jamestown site was chosen?

• They believed there was a good supply of fresh water.

• They found gold nearby.

• The site was easily defended and protected from attack.

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

Which is NOT a reason why England wanted to establish a colony in Virginia?

• They wanted to find gold and silver.

• They wanted to increase their wealth and power.

• They wanted to establish new markets for trade.

• They wanted to open new churches.

Who granted the charter to the Virginia Company of London?

• John Smith

• Chief Powhatan

• King of England

• British Parliament

What event is responsible for expanding the tobacco economy?

• John Smith establishing a Forced Work program

• The arrival of the Africans against their will

• The arrival of women

• The Starving Time

What important event allowed Jamestown to become a more permanent settlement?

• Tobacco farming

• The arrival of Africans

• The arrival of women

• The arrival of supply ships

What Jamestown settler initiated trade with the Powhatan?

• The King of England

• Pocahontas

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

Which is NOT a hardship faced by the Jamestown settlers?

• The water was brackish and undrinkable

• Settlers lacked survival skills

• Settlers died of starvation and disease

• They were forced to work in order to earn food

When trading with the settlers, the native people gave the English food.

• True

• False

Who financed the Jamestown settlement?

• the King of England

• the Virginia Company of London

• the London Company of Virginia

• Spain