Early Colonial Settlements

Who settled the colony of Virginia?

• Spanish

• French

• Dutch

• British

What was the name of the settlement established in Virginia in 1587?

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

• Charleston

Who was the first European born in America, according to the information about Roanoke?

• Pocahontas

• Virginia Dare

• Anne Hutchinson

• Mary Dyer

What did John White do soon after the settlers arrived on Roanoke Island?

• Built a fort

• Returned to England to gather more supplies

• Established a new colony in Florida

• Signed a peace treaty with Native Americans

How long did it take White to return to Roanoke after leaving?

• Nearly 1 year

• Nearly 2 years

• Nearly 3 years

• Nearly 4 years

What prevented White from searching for the settlers after returning to Roanoke?

• Lack of food

• Stormy weather

• Hostile natives

• Illness

Who settled Jamestown?

• Virginia Company of London

• Plymouth Company

• Dutch West India Company

• Massachusetts Bay Company

In what year was Jamestown settled?

• 1492

• 1620

• 1607

• 1776

Where was Jamestown located?

• Virginia

• Florida

• New York

• Georgia

Explain why the use of joint stock companies was important for the establishment of colonies like Jamestown.

• It allowed multiple investors to share the financial risk, making it easier to fund expensive colonial ventures.

• It forced only one person to pay for the entire colony.

• It made colonies independent from any financial support.

• It prevented any profits from being made.