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Government
100
This country established a colony in Virginia to expand its wealth and power.
What is England?
100

Why did poor citizens come to Jamestown?

For the opportunity to own land

100

What is the name of the man who turned Jamestown economy around when he brought over Tobacco?

John Rolfe

100

What was the name of Virginia's first colonial assembly?

House of Burgesses

200
The settlers hoped to find these in Virginia.
What are gold, silver, and raw materials?
200

What were the three main problems in early Jamestown?

- Disease

- Conflict with Native Americans

- Starvation

200
The arrival of these brought food to the starving colonists.
What are supply ships?
200

The House of Burgesses marked the start of what in America?

Democracy

300

England established Jamestown for what primary reason?

- Freedom of Religion

- Freedom of Speech 

- Economic Opportunity

Economic Opportunity

300

The people of Jamestown engaged in Cannibalism during one of the darkest times in their history. What was that period called?

The Starving Time

300
People from this continent were brought to Jamestown against their will to become servants, or possibly slaves.
What is Africa?
300

What did the House of Burgesses do?

They met to determine laws for the people of their colony.

400
This group financed the settlement of Jamestown.
What is The Virginia Company of London?
400

What is a cash crop?

A crop that is grown to be sold to generate money rather than for personal consumption

400
The arrival of Africans made it possible to expand this in Virginia.
What is the tobacco economy?
400

Every law passed needed to be approved by who?

The King of England

500

In this year, Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America.

-1607

-1707

-1807

What is 1607?

500

Who is a worker who signs a contract to work for free for whoever pays for their trip to America for 4 to 7 years?

Indentured Servant

500
Arrival of more of these people encouraged more settlers to stay in Virginia and start families.
What are women?
500

Who was allowed to be a representative in the House of Burgesses?

White males that own land