Jamestown

In what year was Jamestown founded?

• 1600

• 1602

• 1605

• 1607

Who wrote the Charter allowing for the settlement and exploration of Jamestown?

• King James

• Queen Elizabeth

• VA Company of London

• House of Burgesses

What were the TWO main reasons for exploration?

• Natural Resources

• Gold

• Power

• Beat Spain

What kind of men were sent to Virginia?

• Hard Workers

• Prisoners

• Gentlemen

• Young Boys

Why was the site at Jamestown chosen?

• Fresh drinking water

• Water was deep enough to dock the ships

• Protection from Spanish attack

• It was close to their Indian friends

Who decide the "No Work, No Food" policy?

• John Rolfe

• King James

• John Smith

• VA Company of London

Winter 1609-1610, there was not enough food, colonists died, homes were used as firewood.

• Golden Times

• Hunger Times

• Black Death Times

• Starving Times

The first elective body of Virginia is known as the

• VA Company of London

• Parliament

• House of Burgesses

• Congress

In what years did Africans and Women arrive in Jamestown?

• 1607-1608

• 1612-1613

• 1617-1618

• 1619-1620

Who is excited to go to Jamestown next week?

• ME!

• Me.

• Mrs. Mouton

• Me, I guess.