Important People
Famous Indian princess who saved John Smith and married John Rolfe. Changed her name to Rebecca
Pocahontas
Most of the Jamestown settlers came from _______.
Europe
English people traded ...
A. Leather and Wool B.Crops C.Metal pots and copper
C. Metal pots and copper
In 1619, who could take part in Virginia’s system of government?
Only certain free, adult men
Who taught the settlers survival skills?
The Powhatan
The __________ river borders three sides of Jamestown.
James
What helped establish Jamestown as a permanent colony in Virginia?
A. Queen Elizabeth came for a royal visit B.Additional Women came from England to start families C. Caribbean plantation owners moved to grow tobacco
B. Additional women came from England to start families
Native people traded ... (2 answers)
leather and furs
Who provided leadership to the settlers and started trade with the native people?
Captain John Smith
A land that is settled far from the country that governs it is called a ___________.
colony
Why did the Portuguese sail to the area that is present-day Angola?
A. To find riches B. To settle a colony C. To capture African Men and Women
C. To capture African Men and Women
Which three hardships did settlers face?
site was marshy with no safe drinking water, settlers lacked survival skills, and drought impacted food sources.
Who had the power to grant charters allowing settlement in North America?
King of England
The current Virginia General Assembly dates back to ________. (year)
1619
Over time, how did the native people come to see the settlers?
A. As invaders who took over their land B.Friends who brought necessary tools C. As enemies who would steal their money
A. As invaders who took over their land
What were all the reasons England wanted to establish a colony in America? (4 answers)
find gold and silver, open new trade markets, and compete with other European countries, find raw/natural materials
Who paid for the settlement of Jamestown?
The stockholders of the Virginia Company
England wanted a colony in North America to increase its __________ & __________
wealth , power
What is a burgess?
A.Another name for the royal governor B.A stockholder for the Virginia Company of London C. A citizen representative in Virginia colonial government
C. A citizen representative in Virginia colonial government
What are all the reasons for English colonization? (2 answers)
England wanted power and wealth, England hoped to find gold and silver.