Settlers
What is the name of the group that established Jamestown?
The Virginia Company
What did the settlers eat in Jamestown?
They ate fish, game, and crops like corn.
Who were the Native Americans that lived near Jamestown?
: Powhatan Confederacy
Why is Jamestown important in American history?
It was the first permanent English settlement in America.
What year was Jamestown founded?
1607
What was one challenge the settlers faced?
They faced starvation, disease, and conflicts with Native Americans.
What was the name of the chief who helped the settlers?
Powhattan
What is one lesson we can learn from the Jamestown experience?
The importance of cooperation and adaptation for survival
Who was the leader that helped Jamestown survive the early years?
John Smith
What type of houses did settlers build?
They built wooden houses or huts.
What was one way the settlers and Native Americans worked together?
Industries like shipbuilding and fishing developed.
How did Jamestown influence future settlements?
It set the stage for more English colonies in America
What was the main reason settlers came to Jamestown?
To find gold and establish a colony
What role did women play in Jamestown?
Women helped with farming, cooking, and caring for children
How did Jamestown's economy affect its growth?
A strong economy attracted more settlers and investment.
What happened to Jamestown in the 1700s?
declined and was abandoned, later becoming a historic site.
What crop became the cash crop for Jamestown?
Tobacco
How did the settlers trade with the Native Americans?
hey traded tools and goods for food with Native Americans.
What was the significance of the headright system?
It encouraged settlement by giving land to new colonists.
What does the story of Jamestown tell us about survival and adaptation?
It shows the challenges of establishing a new community.