Chapter 3; Lesson 1: The Jamestown Colony

The ruler of England at the time the Jamestown Colony began.

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Ferdinand I

• King James I

• Queen Isabella I

In 1606, who received a charter to settle a colony in North America from the ruler of England?

• Dutch West India Company

• Virginia Company of London

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• John Smith

Which statement best supports the conclusion that most of the first settlers in Jamestown were motivated by the desire for riches?

• In 1606, King James I granted a group of merchants a charter to establish a colony in North America.

• In December 1606, the Virginia Company sent 144 men and boys to establish the colony of Jamestown.

• Many of the original settlers did not plan to stay permanently but wanted to find gold and return to England.

• Many of the original settlers had little experience or desire to do hard outdoor work, such as building or farming.

What was a major reason that the settlers specifically chose the Jamestown site?

• It was close to a ready supply of salty water.

• It was a spot where attackers could be seen and fought off.

• It was on a small lake through which settlers could travel inland.

• The land was marshy and good for building on.

Which of the following reason(s) played a role in the near failure of the Jamestown Colony? (check all boxes that apply).

• Land was low and swampy

• Water was salty and dangerous to drink

• The native Powhatan peoples killed many settlers

• Air was filled with disease-ridden mosquitos

To survive, who did the settlers elect as leader of the Jamestown Colony?

• John White

• John Rolfe

• John Smith

• George Percy

Under new leadership, the colonists were forced to do all of the following, EXCEPT? (choose the answer that does NOT belong)

• Work 4-6 hours per day

• Plant crops and fish rivers

• Build homes and dig wells

• Hunt and trade with the Powhatan

True/False: The ratio between men and women was starkly different, which posed significant challenges to the social structure that saw family as the main center of social order, economy, and survival.

• True

• False

When George Percy took over Jamestown in 1609, it fell on extremely hard times where only 60 colonists remained alive. What was this infamous time in Jamestown history known as?

• Starving Time

• Jamestown Famine

• The English Deficiency

• Hunger Time

Chief Powhatan had a strained relationship with George Percy and the colonists. What was the main reason that turned a once friendly relationship into one of tension?

• Drought

• Colonists extended too far onto Powhatan lands.

• George Percy took Powhatan people prisoners and forced them to farm for them.

• King James I threatened to send his military to war against the Powhatan.