England's Early Settlements
What was one major reason England wanted to establish colonies in North America?
To gain wealth/economic opportunities and compete with other European countries.
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
What was England hoping to gain by establishing colonies in North America?
Wealth, resources, land, trade opportunities, and greater power.
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.
Why is Roanoke still considered a mystery?
The colonists disappeared and there is no definite explanation for exactly what happened to them.
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
Who sponsored England's attempt to establish a colony at Roanoke?
Sir Walter Raleigh.
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.
Why were the Powhatan important to the survival of Jamestown?
The Powhatan people interacted/traded with the colonists and provided food/resources at various points, while relations also included conflict.
How was the primary motivation for Plymouth different from the primary motivation for Jamestown?
Plymouth was primarily founded for religious reasons, while Jamestown was primarily founded for economic reasons.
You discover a journal from an English settler that says, “We came here because we wanted to practice our religion freely. We created an agreement to establish rules for our new community.” Which colony is this most likely describing, and what evidence from the journal supports your answer?
The clues are the desire for religious freedom and the creation of the Mayflower Compact to establish rules for self-government.