Plymouth vs Jamestown Quiz

When was Jamestown founded?

• 1620

• 1607

• 1610

• 1630

When was Plymouth founded?

• 1607

• 1610

• 1620

• 1630

What was the primary reason for the founding of Jamestown?

• Religious reasons

• Economic reasons

• Political reasons

• Social reasons

What was the primary reason for the founding of Plymouth?

• Economic reasons

• Political reasons

• Religious reasons

• Social reasons

Which of the following statements is true?

• Jamestown was founded in 1620 and Plymouth in 1607

• Both Jamestown and Plymouth were founded for economic reasons

• Jamestown was founded for economic reasons and Plymouth for religious reasons

• Both Jamestown and Plymouth were founded for religious reasons

Both Jamestown and Plymouth are __________ colonies.

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Dutch

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.