People
This person granted charters to the Virginia Company of London
King James
What is a charter?
An official document that gave the rights and duties of the group traveling to North America
Jamestown was primarily settled as an ________
economic venture (money, money, money)
True or False: The marshy environment of Jamestown provided settlers with clean drinking water
False
What was the name of the company that was granted a charter by King James to start a colony in the new world?
Virginia Company of London
They paid for the settlement at Jamestown which provided supplies
Stockholders
True or False: The charter guaranteed the colonists would find large amounts of gold and silver quickly
False
What year was Jamestown settled?
1607
Why was there so much disease in Jamestown?
1. Mosquitos from the marsh easily spread diseases like malaria
2. Bad water supply
This group traded food, animal furs and skins, and knowledge of land and farming
Powhatans
Used natural resources wisely and for many purposes
Indigenous People
What did the charter allow/grant? (3)
1. It allowed the Virginia company of London to establish Jamestown
2. It granted the same rights to settlers as people living in England
3. It set clear physical boundaries where Jamestown could be settled
What were 3 reasons to establish Jamestown?
1. Economic opportunities. They hoped to find gold and silver
2. England wanted to increase wealth and power. They were in competition with Spain and France
3. The colony could send raw materials back to England. Timber and iron
What were the reasons why it was so difficult for the colonists to farm and grow their own food?
1. The settlers didn't have farming skills
2. An extreme drought that lasted 7 years killed crops
This group traded metal tools, cloths, and glass beads
Implemented the forced work program and strong leadership. (No eat, no work)
Captain John Smith
When did King James grant the charter?
April 10, 1606
What were 2 disadvantages to Jamestown's location?
1. The swampy water made it easy for mosquitos to spread diseases like malaria
2. There wasn't enough fresh drinking water
What was the effect of many settlers dying of starvation?
The colony started to emphasize agriculture and forced work program of John Smith
How did the Indigenous tribes help the settlers?
They taught them how to hunt and grow crops
English Gentlemen
Where did the Charter allow the colonists to settle?
North to present day New York, south to present day South Carolina, and west to the sea.
What were 3 advantages to Jamestown's location?
1. The water was deep enough for big ships to get close to shore
2. It was easy to defend from attacks by Spanish ships
3. It had lots of timber/lumber (resources)
List 4 changes that resulted in the survival of the colonists
1. The arrival of ships bringing supplies and new settlers
2. The forced work program and leadership of Captain John Smith
3. The emphasis on agriculture
4. Development of new settlements that spread away from the unhealthy environment of Jamestown
A cash crop that ensured the economic survival of Jamestown
Tobacco