Guardians of Jamestown

What was Jamestown known for?

• The first successful English settlement in North America.

• The site of the first Thanksgiving.

• The largest Native American village.

• A major trading post for spices.

Where was the first General Assembly held in 1619?

• In a fort.

• In a church.

• In a town hall.

• In a governor's mansion.

What is an artifact?

• A historical document or book.

• An object or tool that tells people about the past.

• A type of ancient building material.

• A story passed down through generations.

Why was it important for more English women to come to Jamestown in 1619?

• To increase the workforce for farming.

• To establish families and make the settlement permanent.

• To serve as teachers for the children.

• To trade goods with Native American tribes.

What was the primary function of bodkins for English women in Jamestown?

• To serve as weapons for self-defense.

• To hold their hair in place.

• To be used as tools for farming.

• To signify their social status.

What was the name of the English ship that brought the first Africans to Virginia?

• The Mayflower

• The Susan Constant

• The White Lion

• The Discovery

From which region of Africa did the first Africans arriving in Virginia originate?

• North Africa

• East Africa

• West Central Africa

• South Africa

How were the first Africans in Virginia treated upon their arrival?

• They were immediately granted land and freedom.

• They were traded for supplies and put to work, with some enslaved and others treated like indentured servants.

• They were sent back to Africa after a short period.

• They were given weapons to defend the settlement.

What was the most profitable crop for the Jamestown colonists?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Tobacco

• Cotton

Which of the following was NOT an early attempt by English colonists to create profitable products in America?

• Wine-making

• Cutting timber

• Growing coffee

• Making soap