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Misc./Open-ended
100
Philip the Pilgrim sailed from England to North America on this ship. -William
What is the Mayflower?
100
According to Ella, of the English settlements in North America, Jamestown is considered the ____________. (Three words!) -Isabella
What is the first successful colony?
100
Among teachers, Knowl is known as "The Lost Student." Similarly, Roanoke is known as _____________. -William, Sonja
What is The Lost Colony?
100
King Philip's Wampanoag name.
Who is Metacomet?
100
What kinds of things did the settlers bring with them from England?
Possible answers: personal belongings, tools, weapons, etc.
200
Before William and the rest of the Pilgrims were known as such, they were called __________ for leaving the Church of England. -Lily M, Ruby
What are Separatists?
200
Maia, a Jamestown settler, caught malaria from a mosquito, probably because Jamestown was built on top of this type of wetland habitat. -Madison
What is a marsh?
200
This man, a close friend to Queen Elizabeth, is responsible for sending the first English settlers to America. He believed American colonies could make England more rich and powerful. -Ms. Audette
Who is Sir Walter Raleigh?
200
The Wampanoag people believed this astrological event was a sign of war.
What is a lunar eclipse?
200
How did the American Indians treat the first settlers?
Possible answer: Many American Indians, such as Squanto and Pocahontas, were very friendly and helpful to the colonists, teaching them how to survive and saving their lives. Other American Indians may have felt scared, threatened, or angry towards the settlers and acted on those feelings.
300
A hero to Akousiah, this American Indian left his tribe to stay with the Pilgrims and teach them how to plant corn, catch fish, and tap maple trees. -Charlie, Lily M.
Who is Squanto of the Pawtuxet?
300
Jonah and the other Jamestown settlers situated themselves in this state hoping to find gold. However, no gold was found and the settlers grew tobacco to support their colony instead. -Kalia
What is Virginia?
300
Who was the man who returned to England to gather supplies for Roanoke? -Madison & Ella
Who is Captain John White?
300
Small groups of American Indians, many of which did not agree due to old rivalries and conflicts.
What are tribes?
300
How did the settlers treat the American Indians?
Possible answer: Depending on the settler, treatment of American Indians varied.
400
This document, written and signed in 1620 by Saw and other Pilgrims, served what purpose? (Give the name and purpose of the document) -Ruby
What is the Mayflower compact and plan of government?
400
During this time, Sonja and the settlers of Jamestown ate horses and dogs to survive the winter. -Maia
What is the Starving Time?
400
Captain John White was not allowed to leave England and return to his love Ruby in Roanoke for three years for this reason. -Ms. Audette
What is the war between England and Spain?
400
One person or nation united with another for a common purpose. Ms. Audette joined Ms. Howard's forces to advance the eduction of twenty-five 5th graders.
What is an Ally?
400
What makes a successful colony?
Possible Answer: A combination of many factors makes a successful colony such as location, skill, neighbors, etc.
500
Besides turkey, Tomeasha and the Pilgrims cooked and ate these animals on the first Thanksgiving. (Name three) -Sonja
What are goose, duck, deer, fish, and lobster?
500
This was the first representative government in an American colony in which men elected representatives to make laws. For example, "Thou shalt not have more than one Lily per class, or else." -Lily C
What is the House of Burgesses?
500
This word, carved into a gatepost, offers the only clue Henry the historian has as to what happened to the settlers of Roanoke. (Closest spelling wins!) -Ruby
What is Croatoan?
500
In 1675, the English were worried about the Narragansett tribe entering the war on King Philip's side. To stop them, the English attacked a large Narragansett tribe in what is known as the _________________.
What is the Great Swamp Fight?
500
What are some of the hardships of being a settler?
Possible answers: disease, lack of food, winter, attacks from American Indians, etc.