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A ____________________ is a form of government in which the ruler is a king or queen.
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
communism
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A form of government where citizens elect the leaders to make decisions is called a _______________________.
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
communism
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The first permanent English colony in America was named ________________.
Plymouth
Roanoke
Junction City
Jamestown
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A settlement is a
small, newly built community
place ruled by another country
group of people who travel together
town whose residents agree to govern themselves
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What delayed Captain John White's return to Roanoke?
a war between England and Spain
a trip to another settlement
a need to raise money to repair ships
a jail sentence for his actions in Virginia
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Why is Roanoke called the "lost colony"?
John White could not find his way back to it.
It lost a contest with Jamestown.
Everyone there went back to England.
All the settlers disappeared.
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What the problem with the original site of Jamestown?
It was high in the hills.
It was too rocky to farm.
It was wet land with bad water.
It was too near the Native Americans.
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Why was Virginia considered more democratic than England?
Settlers had freedom of speech.
All men and women could vote.
Any man could join the House of Burgesses.
Elected representatives made its laws.
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The first settlers to arrive at Plymouth came in search of
good farmland and fishing
natural riches such as gold
independence from England
freedom to practice their religion
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What was the Mayflower Compact?
a pledge of friendship with American Indians
a plan of government drawn up by the settlers
an agreement with the ship's captain
a promise of support by the king
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Winter 1609-1610 is considered the ______ time in Jamestown.StarvingHuntingCarnivalHungry
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Chief _______was the leader of the Native Tribe near JamestownPocahontasPowhatanSitting BullMagwa
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Who was the Native American princess that helped the settlers of Jamestown?
PocahontasPowhatanSacagaweaSusan Constant - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.
Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth all faced similar difficulties. But which was NOT a hardship that Plymouth faced that the other two DID?Fighting with local IndiansDifficult weatherShortage of foodLong, difficult journey across the Atlantic - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The Virginia House of Burgesses:Provided an example of representative government.Established the first army in the New World.Regulated what the people were allowed to eat.Determined who could leave the colony.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which local Indian helped the Pilgrims grew food to survive the second winter?SamosetMassasoitPocahontasSquanto
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Aside from helping the Pilgrims grow crops and hunt, what is another important thing Squanto did to help the settlers?He married William Bradford's daughter.He taught them Indian fighting methods.He opened up trade routes with other Indians.
He helped keep the peace between the Native Americans and settlers.