History of Port Elizabeth

In which year did the settlers leave England?

• 1820

• 1891

• 1819

• 1991

Why did the settlers leave England?

• There was no work for them.

• They were offered a farm.

• They were offered a free trip.

• All the other answers are true.

How long did the voyage last?

• 1 month

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 3 months

What was the name of the first ship to arrive?

• The Albury

• The Chapman

• The Weymouth

• The Kennersly

Who was in charge of the arrangements for the settlers?

• Francis Evatt

• Charles Somerset

• Rufane Donkin

• Dutch Settlers

Where was the "tent town" erected?

• Near Chelsea Tea Gardens

• In Grahamstown

• Near the Campanile

• In the middle of the road

Where were the settlers taken to farm?

• Swaziland

• Algoa Bay

• Cape Town

• Albany District

Had many settlers worked on a farm before?

• Yes

• No

Which disease killed their wheat?

• locusts

• Covid-19

• rust

• soil

What happened to the farmers in 1823?

• There was a terrible flood

• There was a terrible drought

• There was a terrible snow storm

• I have absolutely no idea