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WorksheetsJamestown
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was the king of England when the colony of Jamestown was founded
a)
King William
b)
King Henry
c)
King James
d)
King Rex
2.
When did they reach the colonists land at Jamestown?
a)
May 14, 1606
b)
May 14, 1607
c)
March 14, 1607
d)
March 14, 1777
3.
Who were the leaders of the English and the Native Americans?
a)
John Smith, Pocahontas
b)
John Smith, Powhatan
c)
Powhatan, Pocahontas
d)
Thomas Jefferson, Powhatan
4.
What convinced most of the settlers to abandon their new life?
a)
The native americans
b)
The terrible summers
c)
The terrible winters
d)
Not enough tobacco
5.
Why was tobacco such a popular crop in Virginia?
a)
The Native Americans gave it away.
b)
It was easy to grow and brought so much money.
c)
The king ordered them to grow it.
d)
John Rolfe married Pocahontas
6.
What was the name of America's first elected assembly?
a)
House of Lords
b)
House of Tobacco
c)
House of Burgess
d)
House of Representatives
7.
What significant development occurred in 1619?
a)
The popularity of tobacco.
b)
The arrival of black workers from Africa.
c)
Jamestown became the capital of Virginia.
d)
George Washington became President.
8.
Why was Jamestown named for?
a)
The tobacco plant.
b)
The founder James Smith.
c)
The king of England.
d)
That was the Native American name of that land.
9.
Why was Jamestown significant?
a)
It was the last colony.
b)
It began the English colonization period.
c)
It was where Pocahontas married John Smith.
d)
It was where James Madison was born.
10.
Jamestown can be found in the current state called:
a)
Texas
b)
Ohio
c)
Virginia
d)
California
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