VS.3 Day 2 HW Review

Select all that apply.

Which are reasons why the settlers chose the site at Jamestown?

• Easily be defended from attack

• Water was deep enough to dock ships

• Suitable (good) supply of fresh water

• The view of the river and the land surrounding

• The American Indian neighbors

Another reason Jamestown was chosen for the settlement was they believed they had a good supply of fresh ____________.

Another reason Jamestown was chosen for settlement was the water along the shore was deep enough for __________ to dock.

What influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown?

• Location and physical characteristics

• They had no choice but to land there

• The Indians welcomed them with open arms

• It looked good enough to start a settlement.

Today Jamestown is located on an ____________ in the James River.

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

One of the reasons Jamestown was chosen for settlement was the location could be easily defended from attack by the ____________.