European Exploration

Why did John White leave Roanoke and return to England?

• He was injured.

• His family died.

• He went to get supplies.

• He went to ask the Queen for money.

Why did it take John White three years to return to Roanoke?

• There was a war between England and Spain.

• His ship broke down.

• He had to raise money to get supplies.

• He was in prison.

What did John White discover when he returned to Roanoke?

• His granddaughter was three years old and walking.

• The Native Americans had helped the colonists.

• A hurricane had destroyed part of the colony.

• All of the colonists had disappeared.

What is the name of the organization that King James I gave money to start Jamestown colony?

• English Company

• James Company

• Virginia Company

• Jamestown

What was the primary motivation for the colonization of Virginia?

• to get a new place to live

• to make friends with Native Americans

• to find gold, demonstrate English power, spread Christianity, and find a sailing route to Asia

• to kick the Spanish out of the New World

Why is Jamestown important in the history of the United States?

• It is part of Virginia.

• It was named for the king.

• Many colonists died during the early years of the colony.

• It was the first permanent English colony in the New World.

Why did the colonists have a difficult time when they arrived in Jamestown?

• They did not know how to farm, fish or hunt.

• They spent most of their time looking for gold.

• They did not have enough food, and many of them became ill.

• All of the answers

Where did the Pilgrims first live?

• Holland
• America
• England

What was the name of the Pilgrim's ship?

• Boss
• Mayflower
• Tulips

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

• to farm
• to have freedom of religion
• to dane