England's Early Settlements
What famous phrase did John Smith use to encourage the colonists to work?
“He that will not work, shall not eat.”
What nickname was given to the Roanoke settlement after its colonists disappeared?
The Lost Colony.
In what year was Jamestown established?
1607.
In what year did the Pilgrims establish Plymouth Colony?
1620
Which settlement was established first: Roanoke, Jamestown, or Plymouth?
Roanoke
A historian says England's colonization was motivated by more than just money. What other major motivation should the historian consider?
Religion.
What word was found carved at Roanoke after the colonists disappeared?
CROATOAN.
What was the main motivation for establishing Jamestown?
To make money/profit.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
They wanted religious freedom.
Which settlement was founded primarily for economic reasons?
Jamestown
Who did Pocahontas marry, helping improve relations between the English and Native Americans?
John Rolfe
Who was the leader of the Roanoke colony that disappeared?
John White.
What crop eventually helped Jamestown become economically successful?
Tobacco.
What document established rules for self-government among the Plymouth settlers?
The Mayflower Compact.
What is one major challenge that all three settlements faced?
Difficulty surviving in a new environment, including shortages of food/resources and interactions/conflict with Native Americans.
Why did England want to compete with countries such as Spain in North America?
England wanted to expand its territory, wealth, trade, and influence.
What current state would we locate Roanoke?
North Carolina
What problems caused Jamestown to struggle during its early years? Name TWO.
Disease, starvation, lack of food, poor leadership, conflict with American Indians, or lack of useful skills.
What American Indian helped the Pilgrims by teaching them important skills for surviving in North America?
Squanto
A group of English settlers arrives in North America. They are struggling to survive, have conflicts with Native Americans, and must find a way to support their settlement economically. They eventually become successful by growing a profitable cash crop. Which colony is this, and what was the crop?
Jamestown - Tobacco
A poor English person who agreed to work for a number of years in exchange for their passage to America
Indentured Servant
Which piece of evidence has led historians to believe the Roanoke colonists may have joined or moved to another settlement?
The word "Croatoan," which may have indicated that they went to Croatoan Island or interacted/joined with the Croatoan people.
Who created a smoother breed of tobacco in 1612?
John Rolfe
Where did the Pilgrims first go before eventually traveling to America?
Holland
What did Squanto do for the Plymouth Colony?
Taught them how to fish and grow crops.