King James I
What was the primary motivation of King James I in granting a charter to the Virginia Company?
To prevent Spanish expansion in the New World and seek a northern passage to Asia.
What type of company was the Virginia Company?
a joint-stock
Name one occupation of the original Jamestown settlers.
Carpenter, blacksmith, laborer, or gentleman.
What was "The Starving Time"
A period during which settlers faced severe food shortages and hardships.
What was the first cash crop introduced in Jamestown?
tobacco
In what year did King James I grant the charter to the Virginia Company?
1606
What was the primary objective of the Virginia Company?
To establish settlements in America to generate profit.
How many gentlemen were among the original settlers?
29
Name one reason why settlers struggled during "The Starving Time."
Lack of preparation for harsh winter conditions.
Who developed a smoother breed of tobacco in 1612?
John Rolfe
Name one key point about King James I’s role in colonization efforts
He aimed to establish and civilize America.
Who were the investors in the Virginia Company?
A group of wealthy investors who acted as shareholders.
What role did the diversity of occupations play in the Jamestown settlement?
It contributed to the settlers’ ability to build and maintain the colony.
how did disease play during the early years of Jamestown?
Illnesses from an infected river impacted the health of settlers.
Why did tobacco become popular in England?
It was a new type of better Tobacco
What did King James I hope to achieve with the establishment of the Virginia Company?
Generate profit from the new settlements in America
one way the Virginia Company aimed to attract settlers to America.
highlighting economic opportunities, such as the discovery of gold and minerals.
How many carpenters were among the original settlers?
6
What were some attacks settlers faced during this period?
Attacks from local Native Americans.
What was the significance of John Rolfe’s marriage to Pocahontas?
It brought peace to the Native American and Colonist communities
What was the significance of King James I’s charter for the future of English colonization?
It marked the beginning of the first permanent English colony in America, Jamestown.
What was the outcome of the Virginia Company's efforts in America?
Establishment of Jamestown as the first permanent English colony.
Why was it important for settlers to have varied skills in Jamestown?
To ensure the colony's survival and growth through diverse labor.
How did the pursuit of gold affect the settlers’ survival?
Much time was wasted in pursuit of gold, detracting from essential survival activities.
How did the cultivation of tobacco affect labor demands in Jamestown?
It led to the introduction of indentured servants and eventually slavery.