Lesson 1 - Roanoke and Jamestown- Flashcard

Front

What was the main reason for the English interest in establishing colonies in North America?

Back

To compete with Spain's success

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Who was given the right to claim land in North America by Queen Elizabeth?

Back

Sir Walter Raleigh

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What was the fate of the Roanoke colonists?

Back

They were never seen again

Front

Who was the first English child born in North America?

Back

Virginia Dare

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Who granted the charter to the Virginia Company?

Back

King James I

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What was the relationship between the Virginia Company and its investors?

Back

Investors shared ownership.

Front

What did the word "Croatoan" possibly indicate?

Back

A nearby island

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What was the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown called?

Back

The starving time

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What was the purpose of the headright system?

Back

To give land to settlers

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What was the House of Burgesses?

Back

The first legislature in North America elected by the people