Spanish Exploration

Question 1

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. The first sailor from England to reach North America was in 1497.

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John Cabot

Question 2

2. Sir Walter Raleigh sponsored efforts to settle in 1585 and 1587.

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Virginia

Question 3

3. The lost colony of was destroyed by unknown causes.

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Roanoke

Question 4

1. The Virginia Company was established through a charter granted by

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King James.

Question 5

2. The Virginia Company raised money for the colony by

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selling shares.

Question 6

3. The Virginia Company hoped to make money for

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company shareholders.

Question 7

4. Colonists planted Jamestown on a site on

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the James River.

Question 8

What were some of the difficulties the colonists of Jamestown encountered in the first few years? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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American Indians; diseases; hunger and starvation; unprepared colonists

Question 9

How did tobacco help Jamestown thrive?

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It helped provide income for the Virginia Company.

Question 10

How did John Rolfe contribute to the Virginia tobacco industry?

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He introduced a new kind of tobacco to Virginia.

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