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Title: Investors in the London Company (which was later re-formed as the Virginia Company)
Post by: tempuser on Mar 21, 2018
Investors in the London Company (which was later re-formed as the Virginia Company)
 a. earned substantial profits on their investment.
  b. earned modest profits on their investments.
  c. broke even, with revenues just covering the principal.
  d. earned substantial losses on their investment.

Question 2

The establishment of Jamestown in 1607 was financed by
 a. the London Company.
  b. the Plymouth Company.
  c. the English Parliament.
  d. Sir Walter Raleigh.

Question 3

Which English colony was the first permanent settlement in America?
 a. Roanoke
  b. Plymouth
  c. Jamestown
  d. Mexico e. Quebec

Question 4

The first English colonies in North America were established by:
 a. Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
  b. Christopher Columbus.
  c. Capt. John Smith.
  d. Sir Walter Raleigh.

Question 5

Who did not find a colony?
 a. Lord Baltimore
  b. Sir Nelson Maryland
  c. William Penn
  d. Roger Williams
  e. General James Oglethorpe

Question 6

Which of the following is responsible for Spain's eventual decline in influence?
 a. The lack of a solid foundation for its settlement efforts
  b. A costly war to bring the Low Countries under subjection
  c. The decline in gold and silver imports from America
  d. All of the above

Question 7

Walter Raleigh was an explorer from _____.
 a. England
  b. France
  c. Holland
  d. Portugal
  e. Spain

Question 8

Humphrey Gilbert was an explorer from _____.
 a. England
  b. France
  c. Holland
  d. Portugal
  e. Spain

Question 9

England's American colonies were ultimately more successful than the colonies of other European powers. The reasons for this success include:
 a. the realization that successful colonies would provide markets for English goods.
  b. a focus on establishing permanent settlements.
  c. the access to land which could be privately owned.
  d. all of the above.

Question 10

Which nation made the greatest commitment to establish permanent settlements in its colonization strategy?
 a. England
  b. France
  c. Holland
  d. Spain


Title: Investors in the London Company (which was later re-formed as the Virginia Company)
Post by: Inagambit on Mar 21, 2018
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Title: Investors in the London Company (which was later re-formed as the Virginia Company)
Post by: tempuser on Mar 21, 2018
Easily the best answers, TY and have a wonderful day