The Story of Jamestown: Struggles and Survival

According to the passage, what was the main reason for establishing the Jamestown colony?

• To expand England's influence in the New World.

• To escape religious persecution in England.

• To find a new trade route to Asia.

• To establish a penal colony for prisoners.

Who was the notable leader who helped negotiate with the Powhatan Confederacy in Jamestown?

• Captain John Smith

• William Bradford

• John Rolfe

• Miles Standish

John Rolfe is credited with introducing tobacco as a cash crop in Jamestown.

• True

• False

What was the name of the series of conflicts between the settlers and Native Americans mentioned in the passage?

• Anglo-Powhatan Wars

• French and Indian War

• King Philip's War

• Pequot War

Describe one major challenge faced by the settlers during the 'Starving Time' of 1609-1610.

• Food became scarce, and many settlers died from starvation and disease.

• Settlers enjoyed abundant harvests and traded peacefully with local tribes.

• The settlers discovered gold and became wealthy quickly.

• The settlers built strong stone houses to protect themselves from the weather.

Which two key figures are mentioned in the passage as important to Jamestown's history?

• Captain John Smith and John Rolfe

• Pocahontas and Squanto

• William Bradford and Miles Standish

• Samuel de Champlain and Hernando de Soto

What role did Pocahontas play in the relationship between the settlers and the Powhatan people, according to legend?

• She saved Captain John Smith from execution by her father, Chief Powhatan.

• She led the settlers in battle against the Powhatan people.

• She was the first English settler to marry a Powhatan.

• She convinced the Powhatan people to leave their land.

According to the passage, what were some of the diseases that affected the settlers in Jamestown?

• Malaria, dysentery, and other illnesses.

• Chickenpox, measles, and mumps.

• Tuberculosis, leprosy, and polio.

• Smallpox, influenza, and rabies.

What natural resource did the James River provide to the settlers of Jamestown?

• A source of fresh water and transportation.

• Gold and silver.

• Spices and silk.

• Coal and oil.

Which crop, introduced by the settlers, changed the landscape of Jamestown and increased tensions with Native American tribes?

• Wheat

• Tobacco

• Rice

• Cotton