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The eventual president of Jamestown, kept Jamestown from failing and almost got executed 3 different times.
John Smith
Who (possibly) saved John Smith from being executed by the Powhatan?
Pocahontas
In what shape was Jamestown constructed
First 3 sided, later 5 sided
Jamestown was infested with ______
Mosquitos
What war was fought between the Allies and Central Powers in 1914-1918?
WW1
Introduced Tobacco and eventually married Pocahontas
John Rolfe
What period from 1609-1610 killed over 75% of the settlers?
The Starving Time
Why did the colonists put up cannons on their fort?
Protect from Native American attacks.
What were the 2 leading reasons for disease in Jamestown?
Mosquitos and Dirty water
What document announced the colonists' independence from britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Tried to be the peacekeeper between the Powhantan and Colonists
Pocahontas
Right before the Starving Times, a Gunpowder accident sent this very important man back to England.
John Smith
What was the name of the River Jamestown was built on? (Original and Current)
Powhatan and James
Why did the location of Jamestown contribute to disease and illness?
It was built in a marsh/swamp
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Leader of the Powhatan Indias who often conflicted with the colonists
Chief Powhatan
In 1614, these 2 important people got married at Jamestown
John Rolfe and Pocahontas
Why was the site of Jamestown chosen?
It was a Peninsula, could easily defend a Spanish attack
Where did Pocahontas die?
England
What were the Pilgrims seeking when they came to Massachusetts in 1620?
Religious freedom
Led the expedition to the Jamestown
Christopher Newport
King James the first send a charter to this company giving them permission to build a settlement in the New World.
The Virginia Company of London
Why didn't the Powhatan build on the land Jamestown was built on?
They used it for hunting and it was a marsh
How did the colonist focus on finding gold/silver contribute to more deaths?
They were so focused on finding gold and silver they didn't think about making or finding food enough.
What movement sought racial equality?
The Civil Rights movement