U1T2 Early European Settlements in North America

What were the successes of the Plymouth Rock colony?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Mayflower Compact

• The establishment of the Jamestown colony

• The first Thanksgiving in 1621

What is Roanoke also known as?

• The Lost Colony

• The Forgotten Settlement

• The Abandoned Village

• The Hidden Town

Why did the Puritans come to Massachusetts Bay?

• They sought religious freedom from the Church of England.

• They wanted to establish trade routes with Native Americans.

• They were searching for gold and riches.

• They aimed to spread the teachings of the Church of England.

What hardships did the Puritans create in Massachusetts Bay?

• Strict laws and religious rules.

• Freedom of speech and expression.

• Open acceptance of different religions.

• Relaxed governance and community rules.

Why did the Plymouth Rock colony begin?

• To establish a trading post for economic gain.

• For religious freedom and escaping persecution from the King of England.

• To expand the British Empire in North America.

• To create a military base against Spanish forces.

What was the second European settlement in North America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Quebec

What was the first European settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

What are the three theories explaining the disappearance of Roanoke colonists?

• The colonists joined the Croatoan tribe.

• The colonists were massacred by the natives.

• The colonists perished trying to sail back to England.

• The colonists established a new settlement in the Caribbean.

What was the third European settlement in North America?

• Plymouth Rock

• Jamestown

• New Amsterdam

• Roanoke

Why was Jamestown successful?

• Due to the discovery of the cash crop tobacco and the leadership of John Smith.

• Because it was the first settlement in America without any challenges.

• Due to the abundance of gold found in the region.

• Because it was established by a group of wealthy merchants.