13 Colonies

In the summer of 1607, this country sent about 110 men to the "new world" to establish a permanent colony. The colony was named Jamestown.

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

In what modern-day state is Jamestown located?

• Illinois

• New Mexico

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

When the Colonists landed in Jamestown, what Native American tribe was living in the area?

• Cahokians

• Hohokam

• Anasazi

• Powhatan

The chief of the Powhatan's had a daughter named...

• Mulan

• Pocahontas

• Cinderella

• Moana

The first Englishman to cultivate Tobacco in Jamestown. He married Pocahontas and had one child with her.

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

What was true of the first settlers in Jamestown?

• They were typically poor men selected because of their experience as laborers and builders.

• They were typically wealthy English gentlemen who struggled with the idea of manual labor and hunting.

• They had a remarkably positive relationship with the Natives during their early years.

• Many women were included as they were viewed as valuable to starting a colony.

Which cash crop was introduced to the area that led to it's success as a colony?

• Tobacco

• Cotton

• Corn

• Wheat

Who said, "If you don't work, then you don't eat!"?

• Chief Powhatan
• Christopher Newport
• Lord De La Warr
• Captain John Smith

What do we call the Winter of 1609, in which the natives cut-off trade and food supply with the Jamestown settlers, leading to a massive amount of colonist deaths?

• The Starving Time

• The Columbian Exchange

• The American Crisis

• Powhatan's War

Which group of colonies had a combination of a warm climate and rich soil that supported plantations?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies