Early Colonization of America

What were some reasons for the establishment of colonies in North America?

• Economic reasons

• Religious reasons

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Fill in the blank: The colony of Jamestown was established in the year _____.

• 1585

• 1607

• 1620

• 1630

Who was given permission by Queen Elizabeth I to establish the Roanoke Island colony?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Captain John Smith

• King James I

• Virginia Company of London

The first permanent English settlement in North America was ______.

• Roanoke Island

• Jamestown Settlement

• Plymouth Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

Who is the historical figure depicted in the image?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Smith

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

The image shows a depiction of an early settlement. Fill in the blank: This settlement is known as ________.

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• St. Augustine

Who founded the Plymouth Colony in 1620?

• The Puritans

• The Pilgrims

• The Separatists

• The Quakers

The Pilgrims sailed to America on a ship called the ______.

• Speedwell

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

• Nina

Who led the Quakers to establish their first settlement in Pennsylvania?

• James Oglethorpe

• William Penn

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

The colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733. He was involved in prison reform and believed that people imprisoned for not paying their debts was wrong. Therefore, Georgia was settled by people who had been _______ in England for not paying their debts.

• celebrated

• imprisoned

• rewarded

• ignored