Columbus
Where was Columbus born?
He was born in Italy.
In what state was the colony of Jamestown founded?
Virginia
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach the Americas?
They sailed on the Mayflower.
The Puritans wanted religious and political freedom like the Pilgrims.
What is the past tense of want?
("I want a new car." = present tense)
wanted
("I wanted a new car, but now, I don't." = past tense)
Who gave Columbus money for his voyages?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella from Spain.
Why did the colonists of Jamestown come to the Americas?
They came for economic opportunities.
Why did the Pilgrims come to the Americas?
The Pilgrims came because they wanted religious and political freedom.
What colony did the Puritans establish?
The Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
What is the past tense of live?
("I live in Cookeville, TN." = present tense)
lived
("I lived in Monterey, TN last year." = past tense)
How many times did Columbus go to the Americas?
He went four times.
Who was the strict leader/president of Jamestown?
John Smith
What colony did the Pilgrims establish?
They established the colony of Plymouth.
Two groups left the Massachusetts Bay Colony because they were being persecuted for their religious beliefs. Who were the two groups' leaders?
Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams.
What is the past tense of grow?
("I grow strawberries every year." = present tense)
grew
("I grew some strawberries last year." = past tense)
What did Columbus order the natives to find for him?
He ordered them to find gold.
Who grew tobacco and helped build Jamestown's economy? He also married Pocahontas, the daughter of chief Powhatan.
John Rolphe
Where was Plymouth Colony located?
Plymouth Colony was located in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Who spoke about the rights of women and Native Americans?
Anne Hutchinson
What is the past tense of come?
("I come to school every day." = present tense)
Came
("I came to school yesterday." = past tense)
What three ships did Columbus and his men sail on to the Americas?
What were the three advantages of Jamestown's location?
1) Jamestown was close to water which made trading with England easy.
2) Jamestown was unoccupied, meaning no one lived there.
3) Jamestown was easy to defend from enemies.
In 1621.
What colony did Roger Williams establish in Rhode Island?
He established Providence Plantation in Rhode Island.
What is the past tense of go?
("I go home at 4:00 every day." = present tense)
went
("I went home at 11:30 today." = past tense)