
Jamestown
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A low lying peninsula surrounded by disease ridden, bug infested swampy water and prone to high humidity was selected as a location for a permanent settlement because:
it offered protection from potential enemies
it had the healthiest environment
it was the only available land for farming
it was close to a major trade route
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the main reasons England wanted to establish an American colony?
To increase wealth and power
To escape religious persecution
To find new friends
To avoid war
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: England wanted to establish an American colony by finding ______ and gold in America.
silver
spices
fur
diamonds
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for English colonization?
Providing a source of raw materials
Opening new markets for trade
Finding silver and gold
Escaping from pirates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The phrase 'GOD, GLORY AND GOLD!' summarizes the main motivations for English colonization.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Jamestown primarily established?
For religious freedom
As an economic venture
For military purposes
For scientific research
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who financed the settlement of Jamestown? The stockholders of the ________ company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown.
Virginia
Plymouth
London Trading
Hudson Bay
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