Jamestown Review

Jamestown was the first permanent _____________ settlement.

• Eastern Woodland

• Powhatan

• English

• Spanish

England hoped the colonies in America would furnish ______________________ and provide markets for trade.

• raw materials

• protection

• furniture

• manufactured products

England wanted to establish an American colony to _______________.

• spread Christianity

• begin a new government

• increase in wealth and power

• trade with the Powhatan people

Jamestown was established primarily

• to increase the number of colonies

• to trade with Virginia Indians

• as a home for religious pilgrims

• as an economic venture

Why did the English first settle along the James?

• It was believed to have fresh water, deep harbor, and it was easy to defend .

• It had rolling hills, an open shelter, and fresh water

• It was believed to have a natural barrier, fertile soil, and gold.

• It was believed to have fresh water, fertile soil, and good harbors

When did the settlers arrive in Jamestown?

• 1607

• 1609

• 1619

• 1620

Jamestown is best described as what geographical term?

• plateau

• island

• peninsula

• fall line

The first charter of the _________________ granted the right to establish a settlement in North America.

• Tobacco Company of Virginia

• Tobacco Company of Virginia

• Virginia Company of England

• Virginia Company of Jamestown

Who had the power to allow settlement in North America?

• King of England

• Captain John Smith

• Master Wingfield

• Governor's Council

The Virginia Company of London Charters allowed the settlers to do all the following except...

• establish a settlement in North America

• define the physical boundaries of the colony

• extend English rights to the settlers

• ignore the rights of England