12 Questions
What was the name of the English settlement established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607?
Jamestown
Who was the powerful Indigenous chief ruling the region where Jamestown was established?
Powhatan
What event in May 1607 changed the situation for the colonists in Jamestown?
An attack by several hundred warriors
What was Captain John Smith's new plan for the colony after his explorations in 1608?
To produce goods for export to England
What major event in 1609 led to the colony's population dropping significantly in Jamestown?
The starving time
Who saved the Jamestown settlement in the spring of 1610 when its population was at a critical low?
Sir Thomas Gates, Lord Delaware, and new settlers
Who was the fleet commander of the three ships that left England for North America?
Captain Christopher Newport
What was the name of the largest ship in the fleet that carried 71 passengers and crew?
Susan Constant
Which attempt to establish a colony in North America ended in the disappearance of 117 men, women, and children?
The third attempt, led by John White in 1587
Why did King James I of England grant a charter to the Virginia Company in 1606?
To create two colonies in North America for various purposes like mining, trade, and exploration.
What was the purpose of the failed attempts to establish colonies in North America in 1585 and 1587?
To find deeper harbors for attacking Spanish treasure ships, but they faced challenges with Native Americans and harsh winters.
What significant event in 1604 led King James I to pursue colonization in North America?
Signing a peace treaty with Spain, which eliminated the need for ports to attack Spanish ships.
Learn about the expedition that set up England's first permanent colony in North America in 1606.
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