Jamestown Colony

When did Christopher Columbus first sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the North American continent?

• 1492

• 1588

• 1606

• 1610

Which European power defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

In which year was the Virginia Company of London established?

• 1588

• 1606

• 1610

• 1619

What was the goal of the Virginia Company of London?

• To establish a permanent colony in America

• To find gold in Virginia

• To defeat the Spanish Armada

• To explore the coast of North America

What did the English colonists hope to find in Virginia?

• Gold

• Food

• Shelter

• Weapons

Who was the Queen of England after whom the entire eastern coast of North America was named?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Mary

• Queen Anne

When did the first group of colonists arrive in Jamestown?

• 1606

• 1607

• 1609

• 1610

What did the English colonists build in Jamestown?

• A fort

• A church

• Houses

• All of the above

Who took charge and organized the colony in Jamestown?

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

• Chief Powhatan

• Lord Delaware

What did John Rolfe bring with him to Jamestown?

• Tobacco seeds

• Gold

• Food

• Survival gear