Jamestown

What was Jamestown?

• A landmark in London

• A type of ship used by English settlers

• The first English settlement in North America

• The name of a famous explorer

When did the English settlers begin their journey to North America?

• In January of 1608

• In the summer of 1605

• In December of 1606

• In April of 1607

Which ship was the largest?

• Discovery

• Godspeed

• Susan Constant

• Endeavour

What does 'uninhabited' mean?

• Full of houses

• Rich in resources

• No one lives there

• Difficult to navigate

Why was Jamestown considered a perfect location for a new settlement?

• Because it was close to London

• Because it was the largest island in North America

• Because it was uninhabited and surrounded by water

• Because it had many native Americans

What was the primary reason for the establishment of Jamestown?

• To explore new trade routes

• To convert native Americans to Christianity

• To extract natural resources

• To establish a permanent English settlement in the New World

Who sponsored the English settlers' journey to Jamestown?

• The English Crown

• The Virginia Company of London

• The East India Company

• Private investors

What year did the colonist settle in Jamestown?

• 1607

• 1706

• 1608

• 1886

What is a voyage?

• A voyage is a type of clothing
• A voyage is a type of food
• A voyage is a journey, especially a long and often difficult one by sea or air

• A voyage is a type of vehicle

How long was the voyage?

• 1 year

• 4 months

• 3 years

• 2 months