Jamestown Settlement Quiz

What was the main reason for English colonization in America?

• To explore new lands

• To escape political persecution

• To find silver and gold

• To establish a religious colony

Why did the English choose to settle at Jamestown?

• It was easily defended from Spanish attack

• It had a good supply of fresh water

• All of the above

• The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock

What was the importance of the charters of the Virginia Company of London in establishing the Jamestown settlement?

• They extended English rights to the settlers

• They defined the physical boundaries of the colony

• All of the above

• They allowed the Virginia Company to finance the settlement

What did England hope to find in America?

• Silver and gold

• Political power

• Religious freedom

• New trade routes

Who granted the charters allowing the Virginia Company of London to start a colony?

• Native Americans

• The Queen of England

• The King of England

• The Settlers

What were the three MAIN reasons England wanted to colonize?​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• To increase wealth and power
• To find silver and gold
• To find raw materials and new markets for trade
• To start a new nation
• To meet new people in another land

What year was Jamestown settled?

• 1607

• 1706

• 1606

• 1707

Jamestown was primarily a/an ____________ venture.

What is the name of the first PERMANENT English settlement in North America?

Choose the THREE reasons that the settlers chose the site for building Jamestown

• The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock.

• They believed the site would have plenty of food.

• The location could be easily defended from attack by sea (by the Spanish).

• They believed the site had a good supply of fresh water.