Jamestown - Part C

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Who had the power to grant charters that allowed for the settlement in North America?

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The King of England

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Figure 2 was important to the establishment of which location in Figure 1? Options: 1, 3, 4, 5

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1

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Why was it important for King James I to grant the charters to the VA Company of London?

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The charters gave the VA Company of London the right to establish a colony in North America.

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What was the name of the settlement established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607? Options: Jamestown, Plymouth, James City, Powhatan

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Jamestown

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What else could be added to the list of reasons why the settlers chose the site at Jamestown? Options: The VA Company of London provided instructions for locating a site., King James did NOT want the colony located inland., The settlers were tired after a long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean., Wealthy English businessmen wanted to be able to travel there.

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The VA Company of London provided instructions for locating a site.

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Why was the 3rd Charter of the VA Company of London important?

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It gave English rights to the colonists.

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Why was the 2nd Charter of the VA Company of London important?

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It said to form a representative government

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Why was it important for King James I to grant the charters to the VA Company of London?

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The charters gave the VA Company of London the right to establish a settlement in North America.

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How many charters did King James I grant to the VA Company of London?

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4

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What year was the first charter granted by King James I? Options: 1606, 1607, 1609, 1610

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1606