Early Settlments

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Why was Roanoke Island, also known as the Lost Colony, established?

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As an economic venture

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What was the primary reason for the establishment of Jamestown settlement in 1607?

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As an economic venture by the Virginia Company of London

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Who settled Plymouth Colony, and why?

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Separatists from the Church of England, to avoid religious persecution

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Which group settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and for what reason?

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Puritans, to avoid religious persecution

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What was the main reason for the Quakers to settle in Pennsylvania?

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To practice their faith without interference

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Who were the primary settlers of Georgia, and what was their main goal? Options: Puritans, to avoid religious persecution; Debtors from England, to experience economic freedom and start a new life; Quakers, to practice their faith freely; Separatists, to establish a new religious community

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Debtors from England, to experience economic freedom and start a new life

Front

Which colony was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America?

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Jamestown

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What was the fate of the Roanoke Island colony?

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It was abandoned and became known as the Lost Colony.