Race to the Governor

Quiz #2

What was Werowocomoco?

Werowocomoco was a large Indian town used by Indian leaders for several hundred years before the English settlers came. It was

the headquarters for the leader, Powhatan, in 1607.

Jamestown was the first ______ English settlement.

permanent

Archaeologists have discovered items that let them know how settlers interacted with _______ and _______.

Africans and Indians

What are the names of the current state recognized tribes?

Chickahominy TribeEastern Chickahominy Tribe

Mattaponi Tribe Nansemond TribePamunkey Tribe

Rappahannock TribeUpper Mattapomi Tribe

Monacan Tribe

Where are the current state recognized tribes located in Virginia today?

Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Region- ChickahominyEastern Chickahominy

MattaponiNansemondPamunkey

RappahonnockUpper MattaponiPiedmont Region-

Monacan

England wanted to establish and American colony to increase its _____and_____.

wealth and power

Great Britain hoped to find ____, ____, and ____ ____ in America.

silver, gold, and raw materials

Jamestown was primarily an ______ venture.

economic

Who financed the settlement of Jamestown?

The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London.

Which water features were important to the early history of Virginia?

Atlantic OceanChesapeake Bay

James RiverYork River

Potomac RiverRappahannock River

The rivers of Virginia provided _____ and a means of _______ for exploration.

food and transportation

Many early Virginia cities developed along the_____ _____, the natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions, where the land rises sharply and where the waterfalls prevent further travel on the river

fall line

In what ways is Virginia part of the US economy?

Tourism is a major part of Virginia’s economy. Also, many federal workers live and/or work in Virginia. The federal government has a significant impact on Virginia’s

economy.

Virginia has a large number of _______ and other ______ industries.

communications and technology

Virginia’s ______system moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets.

transportation

Virginia ______agricultural and manufactured products, including tobacco, poultry, coal, and large ships.

exports

Where was Jamestown originally located?

Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.

Where is Jamestown located today?

Jamestown is located on an island in the James River.

What are the three main reasons the settlers chose the Jamestown site?

1. The location could be easily defended from attack by sea. 2. The water along the shore was deep enough for the ship to dock.

3. They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.

Who granted the charters of the Virginia Company of London?

The King of England

The settlers had ______ rights.

English

What hardships did the Jamestown settlers face?

1. The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. 2. The settlers lacked some skills necessary to provide for themselves. 3. Many

settlers died of starvation and disease.

What changes took place that resulted in survival of the settlers?

1. The arrival of supply ships.2. The forced work program and strong leadership of Captain John Smith.

3. The emphasis on agriculture.