Geography
What river was Jamestown built along?
The James River
What was the starving time?
The winter of 1609–1610 when many colonists died of starvation.
Who said 'He who does not work, does not eat'?
John Smith
What crop saved Jamestown’s economy?
Tobacco
What was the first representative assembly in the colonies?
The House of Burgesses
Why was the location of Jamestown a problem for settlers?
It was swampy, had bad water, and lots of mosquitoes.
What disease spread from mosquitoes in Jamestown?
Malaria
Who was the Powhatan chief?
Chief Powhatan
What system brought workers to Virginia in exchange for land?
Headright system
What type of company helped fund Jamestown?
A joint-stock company (Virginia Company)
Which country sponsored the settlement of Jamestown?
England
Why did many settlers die in the first years?
Lack of food, disease, and poor relations with Native Americans.
Who was Powhatan’s daughter who helped Jamestown?
Pocahontas
What kind of laborers worked for a set time to pay off passage to America?
Indentured servants
Why were laws and order important in Jamestown?
To keep colonists working and prevent chaos.
What year was Jamestown founded?
1609
What natural disaster also hurt the colonists?
Drought
Who brought tobacco to Jamestown and made it successful?
John Rolfe
What was the first African laborers in Jamestown classified as?
Indentured servants (later enslaved)
What role did religion play in Jamestown society?
What region of North America was Jamestown located in?
Virginia (Chesapeake Bay area)
What helped the colony survive hard times?
Trade and aid from Native Americans and eventually growing tobacco.
Who did Pocahontas marry?
John Rolfe
Why was tobacco called a 'cash crop'?
It was grown for sale and profit, not just for food.
What form of government did Jamestown develop that influenced America?
Self-government through elected representatives.