Jamestown Colony

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Virginia

• Jamestown

• Werowocomoco

• Richmond

Why did they select Jamestown as the site for settlement? (choose 3)

• Deep water by shore (could dock ships)

• Gold was there

• Plenty of water

• Easily defended against attack

Who helped Jamestown survive with rules (don't work, don't eat)?

• John Brown

• The King

• Pocahontas

• Captain John Smith

What was the main reason for settlement in North America?

• To look for oil

• To increase wealth and power

• To explore

• To tame the Indians

Choose three things that helped the settlers survive.

• Supply ships arrived

• emphasis on agriculture

• The King sent them money

• Leadership of John Smith

What did they have to get before they could establish a settlement?

• The royal charter

• New horses

• A new flag

• More education

Jamestown was primarily an______________.

• Planned Adventure

• Economic Venture

• Vacation

• Escape Route

Who financed the Jamestown venture?

• Africans

• The Virginia Company of London

• Women without jobs

• The King

The winter of 1609-1610 became know as the

• early voting season

• wedding season

• starving time

• white winter

Who did John Rolfe marry?

• Powhatan

• Sacagawea

• Clara Sherman

• Pocahontas