History Test Ch 3 Flashcards
Why did England want to develop new colonies in North america?
They felt they should not force people to worship
Who did Queen Elizabeth give the right to claim land in North America?
Sir Walter Raeleigh
In 1584, Where were the scouts sent in North America?
Roanoke Island
The second group that went to Roanoke, Was led by an artist and writer named _______
John White
Why did the first group of colonist return to England?
Brutal Winter
On John Whites second visit, Who gave birth to the first English born child?
John White’s Daughter
Why did John White need to return to England?
For more supplies
What was the mystery of Roanoke?
It was Abondend, there were no people to be seen
What was the name of the second colony England established?
James Town
Who was this Colony named after?
King James
What type of company was the Virginia Company?
Joint-Stock Company
In 1606, King James 1 granted what to the Virginia Company?
The London Co
What did Captin john Smith do to the new colonists in order to help them survive?
He forced them to work and make ties and trade food
The winter 1609-1610 was best known as _________
The Survival Time
Who did John Rolfe develop a relashionship with then married?
Pocahontas
