Which statements accurately describe English settlement in North America?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

Many settlers came to North America seeking religious freedom.

Many settlers came to North America seeking religious freedom.

The first permanent English settlement in North America began as a quest for gold.

The first permanent English settlement in North America began as a quest for gold.

After living in Plymouth a year, the settlers celebrated by adopting the Mayflower Compact.

After living in Plymouth a year, the settlers celebrated by adopting the Mayflower Compact.

Captain John Smith was responsible for helping Virginia colonists produce tobacco as a cash crop.

Answer 1

The correct statements that accurately describe English settlement in North America are:

1. Many settlers came to North America seeking religious freedom.
2. The first permanent English settlement in North America began as a quest for gold.
3. Captain John Smith was responsible for helping Virginia colonists produce tobacco as a cash crop.

The statement about the Mayflower Compact is not accurate as it implies that the Compact was adopted after a year of living in Plymouth. In reality, the Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower before they disembarked in 1620.