Roanoke
Why was the Roanoke settlement started?
Glory: to gain land for England & power to compete with Spain.
Why was the Jamestown settlement started?
Gold: To search for gold and get rich.
Why did settlers from England and Holland start the Plymouth settlement?
God: For religious freedom.
Who was in charge of Roanoke?
John White
Who was in charge of Jamestown?
John Smith
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
It was an agreement for peace and mutual decision-making among passengers.
What happened at Roanoke?
The colonists ran out of supplies, and while John White went back to England for more, the fate of the settlers remains unknown. "CROATOAN" was carved.
What challenges did Jamestown face?
Marshy area, diseases from mosquitoes, fights with natives, drought, and reluctance to work.
How did Natives help the Plymouth settlers?
They traded with each other, helped one another, and natives assisted in growing food and hunting.
What is one theory about what happened to the Roanoke colonists?
ANSWER WILL VARY
How did John Smith help Jamestown?
He established work requirements and peace with natives, enabling trade.
Who was in charge of the Plymouth settlement?
John Carver and later William Bradford.
What does "CROATOAN" mean?
It refers to the name of a nearby island and a possible clue to the fate of the Roanoke settlers.
What factors contributed to Jamestown's success?
Trading with natives, John Rolfe's tobacco, John Smith's leadership, and representative government
What was the first winter like for the Plymouth settlers?
It was harsh and many settlers faced starvation and disease.