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John Cabot is credited with establishing the English claim in North America.
John Cabot is credited with establishing the English claim in North America.
True (A)
The Lost Colony of Roanoke was successfully resettled by John White in 1590.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke was successfully resettled by John White in 1590.
False (B)
The Starving Time in Jamestown occurred during the years of 1609-1610 and was characterized by extreme food scarcity.
The Starving Time in Jamestown occurred during the years of 1609-1610 and was characterized by extreme food scarcity.
True (A)
Francis Drake is known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe and was awarded knighthood for his achievement.
Francis Drake is known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe and was awarded knighthood for his achievement.
Joint-stock companies allowed investors to share liabilities and profits equally.
Joint-stock companies allowed investors to share liabilities and profits equally.
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John Cabot
John Cabot
An explorer who sailed for England and established a claim for England in North America.
Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island
An English settlement in North America that mysteriously disappeared in the 16th century.
Starving Time
Starving Time
This refers to a period of severe hardship in Jamestown. It was a time of starvation for the colonists.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
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Martin Luther
Martin Luther
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