8/13: JT,Merc,Roanoke, Early Settlers, Tobacco, Native Relations

What happened to the settlers of Roanoke?

• They all disappeared

• They moved to Jamestown

• They returned to England

• They were rescued by the Spanish

Which river is associated with the first permanent English settlement?

• James River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Potomac River

Which two colonies are shown on the map in the learning material?

• Jamestown and Roanoke

• Plymouth and Salem

• Boston and New Amsterdam

• Williamsburg and Savannah

What supplies did the Jamestown settlers primarily bring with them?

• Supplies to pan gold

• Supplies to farm crops

• Supplies to build houses

• Supplies to hunt animals

Who brought leadership skills and discipline to the Jamestown settlers?

• John Smith

• John Rolfe

• Christopher Columbus

• William Bradford

From where did John Rolfe bring the strain of tobacco?

• The Caribbean

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

What made tobacco the perfect product for Jamestown settlers to make money?

• It was highly profitable and grew well in the soil

• It was easy to cook

• It was used as currency

• It was a food staple

Who was the leader of the local native tribe in Jamestown?

• Powhatan

• Squanto

• Tecumseh

• Sitting Bull

Why did Powhatan not fully trust the settlers?

• He was cautious but managed to forge a good relationship

• He wanted to attack them

• He had never met them

• He was planning to move away

Which of the following best describes the initial support provided by the natives to the settlers?

• Providing corn during winter

• Teaching them to hunt

• Building houses for them

• Showing them gold mines