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

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Sarah Goodman
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To avoid religious persecution
As an economic venture
For scientific research
To establish a military base
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the establishment of Jamestown settlement in 1607?
To create a religious utopia
As an economic venture by the Virginia Company of London
To serve as a penal colony
To establish a trading post with Native Americans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who settled Plymouth Colony, and why?
Puritans, to avoid religious persecution
Quakers, for economic opportunities
Separatists from the Church of England, to avoid religious persecution
Debtors, to start a new life
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and for what reason?
Quakers, for religious freedom
Puritans, to avoid religious persecution
Debtors, for economic freedom
Separatists, to establish a new church
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the Quakers to settle in Pennsylvania?
To establish a military stronghold
To practice their faith without interference
To find new trade routes
To escape economic hardship
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the primary settlers of Georgia, and what was their main goal?
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which colony was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Roanoke Island
Plymouth Colony
Jamestown
Massachusetts Bay Colony
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the fate of the Roanoke Island colony?
It became a successful trading post
It was abandoned and became known as the Lost Colony
It merged with Jamestown
It was destroyed by Native American tribes
9.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 6 pts
Place the colony in the correct category:
Groups:
(a) Economic
,
(b) Religious
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
Roanoke Island
Massachusetts Bay
Plymouth
Georgia
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