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What was the primary reason for English colonization in America?
What was the primary reason for English colonization in America?
- Seeking new sources of gold and silver (correct)
- Establishing military outposts
- Expansion of trade routes with Asia
- Escape from religious persecution
What influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown?
What influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown?
- Fertile land for agriculture (correct)
- Protection from severe weather conditions
- Strategic location for trade with Spanish colonies
- Access to abundant fur resources
What was the significance of the General Assembly (1619) in Jamestown?
What was the significance of the General Assembly (1619) in Jamestown?
- It established the first public school in English America
- It established the first printing press in English America
- It marked the beginning of representative legislative body in English America (correct)
- It led to the formation of the first religious institution in Jamestown
What impact did the arrival of Africans and English women have on the Jamestown settlement?
What impact did the arrival of Africans and English women have on the Jamestown settlement?
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Why was there a need for relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg?
Why was there a need for relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg?
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