Reading comprehension worksheet on Columbus's journey and early American colonization.

To solve this task, we need to read the passage carefully and answer the questions based on the information provided. Let's go through each question step by step.

1. About how long did it take colonists to travel to America?
- The passage mentions that the ships would often take three months to cross the ocean.
- Therefore, the answer is three months.

2. Name three groups of people who came to America in search of religious freedom.
- The passage states that the first permanent English settlement was Jamestown, and it was founded by a group of people called the London Company.
- It also mentions that the Pilgrims and Puritans were groups that came to America for religious freedom.
- So, the three groups are the Pilgrims, Puritans, and the London Company.

3. Why was the London Company originally formed?
- The passage says that the London Company was formed to establish a colony in America.
- Therefore, the answer is to establish a colony in America.

4. Why was a voyage to America dangerous?
- The passage mentions that ships were often crowded and dirty, many passengers became sick because of it, and some even died.
- Additionally, there were many hardships to face because much of the land was covered with dense forests.
- So, the answer is because ships were often crowded and dirty, many passengers became sick, and some even died, and there were many hardships to face because much of the land was covered with dense forests.

5. Why do you think it would be difficult to survive in a new country with most of the land covered with dense forests?
- This question requires some reasoning. Dense forests can make it hard to find clear land for farming, building shelters, and finding food.
- Therefore, the answer is because dense forests can make it hard to find clear land for farming, building shelters, and finding food.

Final Answer:
1. Three months
2. The Pilgrims, Puritans, and the London Company
3. To establish a colony in America
4. Because ships were often crowded and dirty, many passengers became sick, and some even died, and there were many hardships to face because much of the land was covered with dense forests.
5. Because dense forests can make it hard to find clear land for farming, building shelters, and finding food.