The English in the Americas

In what year did John Cabot make his first Journey to the Americas?

• 1492

• 1495

• 1496

• 1497

Why did most English settlers come to America?

• In search of gold

• Rich Fishing grounds

• spread their religion

• bring glory to the British Empire

Why did Queen Elizabeth I protect the "Sea Dogs" who attacked the Spanish ships?

• They shared the treasure they captured with the government.

• She hated the Spanish and wanted to see them suffer

• They attacked English ships first.

• She was a true pirate at heart.

What was the name of one of the most well-known "Sea Dogs"?

• Blackbeard

• Captain Jack Sparrow

• Sir Francis Drake

• Calico Jack Rackham

Drake and his men where the second crew to do what?

• Sink over 50 Spanish ships

• Sail around the world

• Found a colony

• Sail across the Atlantic

Who set up the first English colony in the Americas?

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sir Walter Raleigh

In what future state was the first English colony established?

• North Carolina

• Virginia

• West Virginia

• Maryland

What word was carved into a wooden post at the Roanoke colony?

• ROANOKE

• CROATOAN

• CRO

• CORAT

Drake's voyage took place during what years?

• 1577-1580

• 1497-1500

• 1557-1560

• 1563-1566

What was the name of Drakes Ship?

• Queen Anne's Revenge

• The Santa Maria

• The Golden Hind

• The Whydah