Roanoke
What country were the Roanoke settlers originally from?
England
What was the main cash crop that Jamestown settlers grew?
Tobacco
DAILY DOUBLE!
What year was the Plymouth Colony settled?
1620
Who was Jamestown named after?
King James
Which insect carried malaria in Jamestown?
Mosquitoes
Roanoke is off the coast of which state?
North Carolina
In what year did the Jamestown settlers arrive in Virginia?
1607
What state was the Plymouth colony founded?
Massachusetts
Who was the Native American who helped the Pilgrims after their first winter?
Squanto
What were the Pilgrims seeking when they came to Plymouth?
Religious freedom
What word was carved into the post in Roanoke?
Croatoan
DAILY DOUBLE!
What deadly disease did mosquitoes carry that killed many settlers?
Malaria
Which of the following was a problem the Pilgrims faced during the first winter?
A. Faced attacks from Natives
B. Plenty of food
C. Cold climate and little farming knowledge
D. None of the above
C. Cold climate and little farming knowledge
Who said “Any man who would not work, shall not eat” ?
John Smith
What holiday was inspired by the Pilgrims and Natives in Plymouth?
Thanksgiving
What is the nickname for the Roanoke colony?
"The Lost Colony"
When settlers arrived in Jamestown, what were they originally hoping to find?
Gold or riches
What religious group did the Pilgrims (separatists) separate from?
The Church of England
DAILY DOUBLE!
Tobacco was a crop initially grown by which man?
John Rolfe
What other name are the Pilgrims who escaped England called?
Separatists
List 3 problems the first group of Roanoke settlers faced.
Little farming knowledge
Supplies ran short
Fought with Native Americans
Spread of disease
Lack of food
Unclean water
In the winter of 1609-1610 Jamestown settlers resorted to desperate measures because of food shortages.
What was this time called?:
The ____________ Time
The Starving Time
What was the agreement Pilgrims made before leaving the ship?
Then, explain the purpose of this document.
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was created to create a system of self-government for the Pilgrims. Its main purpose was to ensure order and cooperation among the colonists.
Who was the governor of Roanoke Colony who returned to find the settlement abandoned, with only the word "CROATOAN" carved into a post?
John White
What was the name of the waterway that was essential for Jamestown’s survival, providing transportation and a source of food, but also led to disease from contaminated water.
James River