Moving to America
Problems in Paradise
Economy and Government
Jamestown Populations
Virginia Company of London
100
Point to Jamestown on this map.
Teacher discretion.
100
The colonists thought the water was safe to drink. What ended up happening?
The water was unsafe and it made them sick.
100
The first elected legislative body in English North America was known as...?
The General Assembly
100
As Virginia became more permanent as more people arrived. What does this mean about the population?
It increased.
100
Which King granted a charter to the Virginia Company of London which gave settlers the ability to establish a settlement in North America?
King James I
200
Point to England on this map.
Teacher discretion.
200
True or False: The colonists got greedy when trading with the Powhatan and wanted more land. The Powhatan just let them take whatever land they wanted.
If it is false, what is the truth?
False.
The Powhatan saw the greed and it caused conflict/problems.
200
What did tobacco do for the economy?
Tobacco was a cash crop that helped them make money.
200
True or False:
The Powhatans were best friends with the English, and were so thankful when the English shared the land with them.
If it is false, what is the truth?
False.
The English took control of the land, so the Powhatans and the English fought over it.
200
True or False?
The Virginia Company of London gave the colonists the ability to define physical boundaries.
If it is false, what is the truth?
True!
300
What 3 things did European countries want when they came to North America?
Land, power, and wealth
300
Many of the colonists lacked skills in farming. What was the effect of this?
They were not growing enough food.
300
The General Assembly gave [who] a voice in government?
Other colonists
300
What group were forced to work without freedom and their knowledge, skills, and labor were used to help the colony grow?
The Africans/Angolans
300
True or False?
The Virginia Company of London allows the colonists to have the same rights as English citizens.
If it is false, what is the truth?
True!
400
The settlers received a _________ from the _____________ ____________ of _______________ in order to establish the settlement of ________________ in the year _________.
charter
Virginia Company of London
Jamestown
1607
400
What is the quote said by Captain John Smith that encouraged the settlers to work together to survive?
"He that will not work, will not eat"
400
The Powhatan had things that the English wanted, and the English had things that the Powhatan wanted. List one exchange that they could have made.
From the Powhatan: corn, meat, fish, animal fur, skills
From the English: metal tools, jewelry, copper, clothing, pots
400
Women were brought to Jamestown for what?
To form families and encourage colonists to stay in Virginia.
400
True or False?
The Virginia Company of London gave the colonists maps to find the gold.
If it is false, what is the truth?
False. They did not give them maps to find gold.
500
List 3 reasons the English chose Jamestown as their site.
1. it could be defended from attacks by sea
2. the water was deep enough for ships
3. they believed they had fresh water to drink
500
List 3 hardships that the settlers faced in Jamestown. (There are more, but you only need 3)
Answer options:
marshy waters, lack of experience/skills, disease, harsh winters, attacks by the Powhatan
500
What were the main 3 economic opportunities that the English wanted when they came to North America?
**100 bonus points if you can share what "economic" means**
1. silver and gold
2. open new markets for trade
3. find natural resources
500
Who arrived in the following years?
1607 - ________
1619 - ________
1620 - ________
1607 - English men
1619 - Africans
1620 - Women
500
True or False?
The Virginia Company of London gave the colonists Free Land in North America.
If it is false, what is the truth?
False. They did not give them Free Land.