VS.3c Charters

Which statement best replaces the question mark?

• The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in Africa.
• The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in North America.
• The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in India.
• The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in Europe.

Who granted charters to the Virginia Company of London?

• King of England
• John Smith
• John Rolfe
• Christopher Newport

Who financed the establishment of a settlement at Jamestown?

• Captain John Smith

• King James

• Virginia Company of London

• John Rolfe

What settlement was established because of the charters granted to the Virginia Company of London?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• James City

• Richmond

What did the settlers gain from the charter?

• silver and gold

• English rights

• slaves

• new markets for trade