Jamestown Colony

What was the primary reason for English colonization in America?

• To establish a new religion

• To increase wealth and power

• To escape harsh weather

• To find new friends

What was Jamestown primarily established as?

• A religious settlement

• A military base

• An economic venture

• A cultural center

What natural resources from Jamestown were important?

• Gold and silver

• Timber and iron

• Coal and oil

• Diamonds and pearls

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

• The President of the United States

• The King of England

• The Governor of Virginia

• The Mayor of London

What was the significance of the Virginia General Assembly established in 1619?

• It was the first school in America

• It was the first elected legislative body in English North America

• It was the first hospital in America

• It was the first church in America

Why was the location of Jamestown chosen?

• It was far from the sea

• It had a good supply of fresh water

• It was close to other colonies

• It was in the mountains

What was the name of the separate legislative body formed by the burgesses in the 1640s?

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

• House of Burgesses

• House of Representatives

In what year did Africans first arrive in Virginia?

• 1607

• 1619

• 1620

• 1635

What was a major hardship faced by the English settlers in Virginia?

• Lack of gold

• Harsh winters

• Marshy land and lack of safe drinking water

• Frequent earthquakes

Who initiated trading relationships with the native peoples in Virginia?

• Captain John Smith

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Henry Hudson

• Captain Francis Drake