Jamestown

In the summer of 1607, this country sent about 104 men to the "new world" to establish a permanent colony. The colony was named Jamestown.

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

Who was the King of England in 1607?

• King James I

• Lebron James

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• King George

English people who were sent to the colony of Jamestown were called...

• Clowns

• Couriers

• Conquistadors

• Colonists

In what present-day state is Jamestown located?

• Illinois

• New Mexico

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What body of water did the Jamestown Colonists cross when traveling from England?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Southern Ocean

After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the Jamestown Colonists entered the ______ Bay

• Cheesecake Bay

• Chesapeake Bay

• Cheddar Bay

• San Francisco Bay

In what year was Jamestown settled?

• 1492
• 1607
• 1776
• 2007

Which of the following choices was not a reason that England started a colony in Jamestown?

• Increase wealth and power
• Find raw materials
• Trade with other countries
• To get a new King

Which of the following is not a reason that the settlers chose the site for the Jamestown settlement?

• It had swamps
• Fresh supply of water
• Deep harbor to dock ships
• Easy to defend against attack

What did the settlers build to protect themselves?

• adobe apartments
• tee pees
• longhouses
• a fort