Jamestown and Early American History Quiz

What was the significance of Werowocomoco in early American history?

• It was a major Native American site related to Powhatan.

• It was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It was the first English settlement in America.

• It was the location of the first battle of the American Revolution.

Why did the English decide to colonize America?

• All of the above.

• For religious freedom.

• To establish trade routes to Asia.

• To find gold and other riches.

What influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown?

• It was believed to have gold deposits nearby.

• All of the above.

• Its location was easily defensible against Spanish attacks.

• It had a high elevation to protect from flooding.

What was the importance of the General Assembly in 1619?

• It established the first university in America.

• It marked the end of the English Civil War.

• It was the first representative legislative body in English America.

• It declared independence from England.

How did the arrival of Africans and English women impact the Jamestown settlement?

• It increased the population and helped stabilize the settlement.

• It led to the establishment of the first school.

• It marked the beginning of the slave trade in English America.

• It diversified the gene pool, leading to healthier generations.