Dates
When was Jamestown founded?
1606
Who was John Smith?
What state is Jamestown in?
Why did Jamestown struggle initially?
Couldn't hunt, fish, farm.
When was the FIRST Powhatan rebellion against the colonists
1622
What was the first joint-stock company in the colonies?
Virginia Company
What were 5 things archeologists found in Jamestown?
lead horse, thimble, ear picker, wine bottle, gaming dice
What is the significance of The House of Burgesses?
Created by the Virginia Company to give the first representative assembly in the colonies. Gave colonists more local control.
When was Bacon's Rebellion?
1676.
What is special about John Rolfe's tobacco
What would you describe the area as where Jamestown was located?
marshy, low-laying
What was a leading reason to native and colonist war between 1622 and 1670?
They both wanted land.
What year was the House of Burgesses founded?
1619
What was William Berkeley's role in Virginia?
Governor
What river did the Powhatan people agree to live north of after battles with colonists?
York River
Why did VA Company encourage people to move to America
to farm tobacco
What year did Rolfe and Pocahontas get married?
1614
Who provided the charter for the VA Comapny?
King Charles I
What river is Jamestown located next to?
James River.
What is the significance of Bacon's Rebellion
- Led to end of indentured servants
- Led to the rise of African American slaves