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VS.3 Jamestown Test
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VS.3 Jamestown Test
Instructions
Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
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Question 1
1.
When was Jamestown founded?
1619
1620
1607
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Question 2
2.
Which was NOT a reason for England to establish a colony in Virginia?
England wanted to increase its wealth and power.
The king of England wanted to live in America.
The English hoped to find gold and silver in Virginia.
The colony could send raw materials to England.
Question 3
3.
The settlement of Jamestown was paid for by the —
Virginia Company of London stockholders
King of England
people who came to live and work in the settlement
English Parliament
Question 4
4.
Directions: Click on each answer you want to select. You must select all correct answers.
Identify the reasons why England supported colonization in America.
They wanted to grow new raw materials that could be traded.
They believed that expanding to new places would increase their power.
They wanted to meet and learn from the American Indians.
They hoped to make England a wealthier country.
They thought the settlers deserved religious freedom.
They hoped to find gold and silver.
Question 5
5.
Jamestown was settled primarily as a(n) —
community project
economic venture
agriculture experiment
religious opportunity
Question 6
6.
If an individual chooses to participate in an economic venture, their main goal is to —
make money
create jobs
lose money
take a risk
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Question 7
7.
Comparing these two maps, how is the geography of Jamestown today different from when the settlers arrived in 1607?
Today, Jamestown is located on the York River.
Today, Jamestown is located in the Chesapeake Bay
Today, Jamestown is an area of land surrounded by water on all sides of the James River.
Question 8
8.
The King of England granted charters to the Virginia Company of London to —
avoid having to travel overseas
buy tobacco from the settlers
extend English rights to the settlers
pay for the charts and maps used by the settlers
Question 9
9.
Select the three things that the Virginia charter gave to the Virginia Company of London.
Built longhouses in their villages
Defined the physical boundaries of the colony.
Granted permission to establish a settlement in North America.
Extended English rights to the settlers.
Gave them gold and silver to purchase new land.
Question 10
10.
King James I gave a document to the Virgina Company of London granting them permission to establish a settlement in North America. This document was a
checklist
charter
constitution
contract
Question 11
11.
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The settlers faced many problems when arriving to Jamestown. Identify each hardship the settlers encountered.
The drinking water was unsafe because the land was marshy
Captain John Smith had poor leadership skills.
England sent too many people, making it crowded.
The settlers were not trained in survival skills.
American Indians wanted to take all of their supplies.
Starvation and disease caused many death
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Question 12
12.
Which statement best replaces the question mark?
The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in Europe.
The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in India.
The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in Africa.
The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in North America.
Question 13
13.
What led to the survival of Jamestown?
The Indians ate corn and beans
Settlers began drinking salty water
Supply ships arrived.
Colonists moved into the native peoples' homes.
Question 14
14.
What change resulted in the survival of Jamestown?
Disease spread through the settlement.
Homes were built on marshy land.
John Smith sailed back to England.
Colonists focused on agriculture.
Question 15
15.
Who served as a contact between the native peoples and the English?
Powhatan
King James I
John Rolfe
Pocahontas
Question 16
16.
Over time, the native peoples eventually viewed the settlers as —
invaders who would take over their land
people who would make their lives easier
friends who would help them fight other tribes
tourists who would leave the settlement
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Question 17
17.
What inference can be drawn from the illustration about the arrival of Africans to Jamestown?
They came in hopes of acquiring land
They volunteered to come and work for the English settlers.
They were brought against their will.
They were brought to establish families to help the colony grow.
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Question 18
18.
What belongs in the empty box?
Arrival of the King of England
Arrival of additional women
Arrival of men
Arrival of men
Question 19
19.
What was significant about the General Assembly meeting
It was when John Smith started his forced work program.
It was the first time Africans and women could make laws for the colony.
It was not what the king told the governor to do, but he did it anyway.
It was the first time some settlers were able to make their own laws for the colony.
Question 20
20.
Which legislative body came from from the establishment of the House of Burgesses at Jamestown in 1619?
British Parliament
House of Delegates
Virginia General Assembly
Governor’s Council
Question 21
21.
The current Virginia Assembly dates back to —
1620
1607
1619
1608