Birth of Jamestown
What year was Jamestown founded?
1607
Who was captured by the Native Americans and met Chief Powhatan?
Captain John Smith
What was the period of extreme hunger in Jamestown called?
"Starving Time"
What form of government was established as the population of Jamestown grew?
Representative government
Why did settlers choose to settle near a river?
To have access to fresh water for farming and survival.
How did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?
She laid her head on top of his head, preventing his execution.
What did settlers resort to eating during the Starving Time?
They ate their livestock and even pets.
What was the name of the elected group that made laws for Jamestown?
House of Burgesses
What was the main problem with the land selected for Jamestown?
It was a marsh, making farming difficult.
What important rule did John Smith establish for the settlers?
If you did not work, you would not get food.
How many settlers survived by January 1608?
About 40 settlers
Who was allowed to be elected in the House of Burgesses?
Wealthy men only
Who was the king of England when Jamestown was established?
King James I
What role did Pocahontas play in helping the settlers?
She brought them food and taught them survival skills.
What happened to the population of settlers during the winter after John Smith left?
Many settlers died due to starvation and illness.
How did the discovery of tobacco affect the settlement?
It led to economic growth and more settlers arriving.
What cash crop helped Jamestown grow and succeed?
Tobacco
Who married Pocahontas, creating a temporary peace between settlers and Native Americans?
John Rolfe
What lesson did the settlers learn after John Smith's departure?
They needed to work together to survive.
What was one major outcome of Pocahontas's marriage to John Rolfe?
It temporarily created peace between the settlers and Native Americans.