John Rolfe
What event took place in 1614? (Hint: Look back at the timeline on pages 96-97.)
The marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe.
What kinds of problems did the colonists have? (Hint: Look back at the heading "Difficult Times" in Lesson 2.)
The colonists had problems growing food. Also, some colonists refused to work. They also became very sick.
What is a living history museum?
It is a place where people act out life as it was in the past.
How is the settlement at Jamestown the same as your community?
Same: we all work together, both live in houses
In what ways did the Powhatan use plants and animals?
Plants: food, rope, toys, houses
Animals: clothing, food
Why did George Percy (and the other English colonists) come to America?
They came for gold, riches, and other natural resources. They wanted a better life.
What rule did John Smith make, and why did he make it?
“No work, no food!” He wanted everyone to give their fair-share.
What natural resources did the colonists use?
Wood, grass, water, soil/mud, wool, cotton, iron
Why was Jamestown a good spot to start a colony?
Jamestown provided a good port for ships and many useful natural resources.
In which state is Jamestown located today?
Virginia
Who were the first people to build communities in the area we now call Virginia?
The Powhatan or Native American people
How did the Powhatan help the English?
They taught them how to grow crops.
Why is Jamestown Settlement an important place for Americans? What do visitors see at Jamestown Settlement?
It teaches us about the history of our first colony. Visitors see replicas of houses, ships, clothing, and other natural resources.
What is the practice of one person owning another called?
Slavery
What is a colony?
A place that is ruled by another country
What is a bay?
A bay is a body of water partly surrounded by land.
Who was John Rolfe?
He was a farmer and a colonist in Jamestown. He grew tobacco and sold it to make money for the community.
What were the names of the ships the colonists sailed on?
Susan Constant, Godspeed, Discovery
What is a coastal plain?
Flat land along the coast
Who was Pocoahontas?
The daughter of Powhatan
Into what large body of water does the Chesapeake Bay flow?
The Atlantic Ocean
Why did so many people die during the winter of 1609?
They couldn’t grow food because it was so cold and there was little sunlight.
How is the settlement at Jamestown different from your community?
Different: Houses built out of wood in the forest(our houses are made out of different materials and are stronger), the colonists dressed similar to one anther in baggier clothing (we wear different clothing, more colorful), colonists worked outdoors under strenuous conditions (we work in modern buildings, with computers, etc.)
In what ways did the Powhatan use fire?
Fire: warmth, cooking,
How many original colonies were there?
13!