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  Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States   best quiz  
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In 1607 the English planted a colony near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and the United States was born. This quiz will follow the early years of Jamestown, from infancy to toddlerhood...enjoy!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Mar 12 06
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  Jamestown    
Multiple Choice
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All about the first few years at James Fort, now known as Jamestown.
Average, 10 Qns, iacardsfan, Dec 26 14
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Jamestown Trivia Questions
1. What year did the Susan Constant land at Jamestown?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: 1607

The other two ships that was with the Susan Constant were the Godspeed and the Discovery. They made many stops on the way to ensure that they had enough food.

2. Who was the captain of the Susan Constant?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: Christopher Newport

Newport made many trips from England and back with supplies. He also stayed for a while to help "kick start" the colony.

3. The Virginia Company's charter called for two divisions, one at London and the other located in which English city?

From Quiz Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States

Answer: Plymouth

The Virginia Company was a joint-stock venture chartered by James I and split into two divisions, the 'northern' division centered in the southern English port city of Plymouth and the southern division located in London. The Plymouth division failed in its initial attempt to plant a colony, with its Sagadahoc colony on the Kennebec River in Maine failing within a year. The London division was more successful, planting the Jamestown colony, the oldest continuing English settlement in North America. In 1624, the Virginia Company was no more when Virginia became a permanent colony of the English crown.

4. Why was Captain Smith chained during the journey?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: He was accused of mutiny

He got in an argument with Master Winingfield who was not pleased, so he accused Smith of mutiny. Smith was almost hanged but Reverend Hunt persuaded the others to let him live.

5. How did Captain John Smith come to head the Jamestown colony beginning in September of 1608?

From Quiz Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States

Answer: Elected

Popular democracy was probably first born in that dreary September of 1608 he was elected to lead the suffering Jamestown colony. Though his tenure as leader lasted less than a year, he helped assure the long-term survival of the colony with his stern, military discipline. Smith came from a military background and used his experience to order the colony. He also showed his skills at diplomacy, working agreements with the local Indians for food and security. After his year in Jamestown he returned to England, replaced by the Virginia Company, but he returned to America years later to explore 'New England', a term which he helped coin.

6. What did the English name the river that Jamestown was on?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: James River

The English named the James River after King James I. He was the reigning monarch at the time.

7. What was the main reason that the English did not settle right on the ocean?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: Fear of Spanish attack

The Spanish and the English were in a race to colonize North America. They were what you could consider almost war. The settlers were worried that an invasion loomed.

8. What did the English call their new settlement when they first arrived?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: James Fort

After a while the name James Fort evolved into Jamestown. They named it after King James I.

9. The very first law code in American history was drawn up in 1611, under the tutelage of Gates. Gates called this code his 'Lawes Divine, Moral and Martiall', but they became better known by what name?

From Quiz Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States

Answer: Dale's Code

The legal code was given this moniker in honor of Sir Thomas Dale, Gates' high marshal at Jamestown. The code was quite strict and puritanical in its make-up. All colonists were required to attend church; sacrilege of any sort was strictly punished. Also required from each resident, hard work. Gates' believed that strict enforcement of these rules would help secure the long-term safety of the colony itself.

10. What insect or animal gave the settlers the hardest time?

From Quiz Jamestown

Answer: Mosquito

The mosquito carried malaria. Also known as the "yellow disease", it killed many people in the early years.

11. In 1619 Sir George Yeardley became the new governor of the colony. Soon after his appointment, on July 30th, a meeting was held in the Jamestown Church. What was significant about this meeting?

From Quiz Jamestown: The Birthplace of the United States

Answer: First meeting of the Virginia House of Burgesses

The famed Virginia House of Burgesses first met in Jamestown, developing after the Westminster model in England. This was the first legislative assembly in the Americas and consisted initially of 22 members. Thank you for having tried this quiz, please have a lookout for some of my related quizzes if you enjoyed this one.

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