Jamestown Colony Worksheet
Explore the history of the Jamestown Colony with this comprehensive worksheet for 7th graders, covering its establishment, challenges, and key figures.
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Jamestown Colony: A New Beginning
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1. In what year was the Jamestown Colony established?
1492
1607
1776
1812
2. What was the primary motivation for establishing the Jamestown Colony?
Religious freedom
Search for gold and wealth
Escape from political persecution
Establish trade routes to Asia
3. The Jamestown colonists faced many challenges, including disease, starvation, and conflicts with the .
4. The crop that saved Jamestown and became its main source of income was .
5. Explain the importance of Captain John Smith to the survival of the Jamestown Colony.
6. Pocahontas was a princess of the Powhatan tribe who played a significant role in relations with the Jamestown colonists.
True
False
7. The 'Starving Time' refers to a period of prosperity and abundant food in Jamestown.
True
False
8. Based on the map of Jamestown, what geographical features do you think were important for the colony's defense and survival? Why?