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 2The 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 3Which English colony was the first permanent settlement in America?
a. Roanoke
b. Plymouth
c. Jamestown
d. Mexico e. Quebec
Question 4The 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 5Who did not find a colony?
a. Lord Baltimore
b. Sir Nelson Maryland
c. William Penn
d. Roger Williams
e. General James Oglethorpe
Question 6Which 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 7Walter Raleigh was an explorer from _____.
a. England
b. France
c. Holland
d. Portugal
e. Spain
Question 8Humphrey Gilbert was an explorer from _____.
a. England
b. France
c. Holland
d. Portugal
e. Spain
Question 9England'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 10Which nation made the greatest commitment to establish permanent settlements in its colonization strategy?
a. England
b. France
c. Holland
d. Spain
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