Early European Settlers
Which country claimed most of North America and South America in the early 1500's?
Spain
What is the Northwest Passage?
A route through North America to Asia.
Which settlement was the first one created and led by John Smith?
What major event helped Virginia grow?
To find freedom of religion
Why did the settlers leave England and settle in Jamestown?
Find gold and riches
England failed at starting colonies in the beginning due to ________________.
Hunger and Hardship
What major event helped Virginia grow?
Creating the House of Burgesses
What is a cash crop?
A crop grown to sell to make money
What form of government did the colonists create in Plymouth?
Mayflower Compact
What are stocks?
Shares of ownership in a company.
Why did the Roanoac people stop helping the colonists?
The colonist killed their leader
_____________________ is a person who works for 5-7 years in return for their trip to Jamestown being paid.
Indentured Servant
How was the First Thanksgiving different from a traditional Thanksgiving today?
The feast was 3 days long or they had wrestling competitions, races and games.
Tobacco was considered a ________________.
Cash Crop
What is the name for a large fleet of ships?
Armada
What is the name of the document that permits one to settle on land?
Charter
True or False: The King of England supported the colonists governing themselves.
False
Who ruled the Native American tribes in Jamestown?
Chief Powhatan
What form of government did the colonists create in Jamestown?
House of Burgesses