Jamestown pg 1

Who made a famous voyage to the New World?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

• Queen Elizabeth

• George Washington

What was the main reason European countries were competing in America?

• To find new animals

• To learn about Native cultures

• • To increase their wealth and power

• To establish trade routes

When did England establish its first permanent settlement in British North America?

• 1492

• 1585

• 1620

• 1607

Which country was among those that wanted to start colonies in America?

• India

• England

• China

• Egypt

Which are reasons that England wanted to establish an American colony?

• To Increase wealth and power

• To find raw materials

• To find silver and gold in America

• To get a new King

• To open new markets for trade

________________ became the first permanent English settlement in British North America.

• Williamsburg

• Rappahannock

• Jamestown

• Fredericksburg

Jamestown was founded in _______.

• 1612

• 1605

• 1607

• 1609

What does "economic venture" mean?

• A trip to spread religion

• A trip to make money

• A trip to learn new languages

• A trip to form friends

What was the primary purpose of founding Jamestown?

• A political venture

• A religious venture

• An economic venture

• A scientific venture

Who paid for the settlement of Jamestown?

• The King of England

• The Native Americans

• The settlers

• The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London