Early European Settlements of North America

Question 1

A document that allows colonists to settle on land claimed by their ruler

Answer 1

Charter

Question 2

Who gave Sir Walter a charter to start an English colony in North America?

Answer 2

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 3

Where did the English attempt to start a colony off the Atlantic coast?

Answer 3

Roanoke Island

Question 4

What year did the English first try to start a colony?

Answer 4

1585

Question 5

Why did the English return to England after coming to America to colonize?

Answer 5

Hunger and Hardships

Question 6

Who led the second attempt to colonize Roanoke Island?

Answer 6

John White in 1587

Question 7

How did John White help to make the colony succeed in America?

Answer 7

He went back to England for food and tools.

Question 8

Who was the first English speaking child born in America?

Answer 8

Virginia Dare

Question 9

What two countries went to war over the colonies in America?

Answer 9

Spain and England

Question 10

What is a large fleet of navel ships called?

Answer 10

Armada