Jamestown & Plymouth

What does "Starving Time" refer to for the Jamestown colonists?

• A period of time where there was much hunger or illness for the colonists.

• A time of the day where the colonists did not eat to conserve food.

• A period of time where the king forcibly starved the colonists.

Answer explanation

The "Starving Time" refers to a period of extreme hunger and illness faced by the Jamestown colonists during the winter of 1609-1610, leading to significant loss of life due to food shortages.

Which destination were the Pilgrims originally planning to settle?

• The Outer Banks

• St. Augustine

• Near Jamestown

• Croatoan Island

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims originally intended to settle near Jamestown, which was an established English colony. Their journey was aimed at reaching this area for better opportunities, but they ultimately landed in Plymouth.

How did the Pilgrims decide they would govern themselves in the Mayflower Compact?

• Using a form of government similar to the monarchy.

• Establishing 3 separate branches of government.

• Establishing a majority rules form of government.

• Setting strict guidelines for all Pilgrims.

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims decided to govern themselves through the Mayflower Compact by establishing a majority rules form of government, ensuring that decisions would reflect the will of the majority rather than a single ruler.

The _________ _________ funded the establishment of Jamestown and was granted a charter by English King James I.

• Williamsburg Company

• Shares Company

• Virginia Shares

• Virginia Company

Answer explanation

The Virginia Company was established to fund the settlement of Jamestown and received a charter from King James I, making it the correct answer. The other options do not refer to the organization responsible for Jamestown.

In what year was Jamestown settled?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1776

• 2007

Answer explanation

Jamestown was settled in 1607, making it the first permanent English settlement in North America. The other years listed do not correspond to the founding of Jamestown.

What did the people who did not want to belong to the Anglican Church (or Church of England) call themselves?

• Unbelievers

• Indians

• Ministers

• Separatists

Answer explanation

Those who did not want to belong to the Anglican Church referred to themselves as Separatists. This term reflects their desire to separate from the established church and form their own congregations.

In what year did the Pilgrims settle in Plymouth?

• 1621

• 1616

• 1602

• 1620

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims settled in Plymouth in 1620, after arriving on the Mayflower. This year marks the beginning of one of the earliest successful English colonies in North America.

Plymouth colony was located in this modern state.

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Maine

• Rhode Island

Answer explanation

Plymouth Colony was established by English settlers in 1620 and is located in present-day Massachusetts. This historical settlement is significant in American history, making Massachusetts the correct answer.

The main reason the Pilgrims came to the New World

• Find gold

• Friendly Native Americans

• Religious freedom

• Good fishing

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims came to the New World primarily for religious freedom, seeking to escape persecution in England. Their desire to practice their faith freely was the main motivation for their journey.

Where was the Mayflower Compact signed in 1620?

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