VA Studies - 4th Grade- 3a Flashcards
What did the English think they would find in America?
Silver and gold were what they were after.
What are raw materials?
They are unprocessed natural products used in manufacturing.
What did England hope to do with America’s raw materials?
An American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England, while opening new markets for trade.
What is an economic venture?
It is something that is done to make money.
Why was Jamestown founded?
Jamestown was founded as an economic venture.
How was Jamestown financed?
Jamestown was financed by the stockholders of the Virginia Company of London.
What was the Virginia Company of London?
The stockholders who financed Jamestown.
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America.
When was Jamestown founded?
1607 was the year Jamestown was founded.
