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VS3a
REASONS FOR VA COLONIZATION/
VS3c
CHARTERS OF VA
VS3b
GEOGRAPHICAL INFLUENCES
VS3e
GENERAL ASSEMBLY & THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES
VS3d
AFRICANS AND WOMEN
VS3f
HARDSHIPS OF JAMESTOWN
VS3g
THE ENGLISH AND THE INDIANS
100
Name three reasons for English colonization in America.
1 - England wanted to establish an American colony to increase its wealth and power. 2 - England hoped to find silver and gold in America. 3 - An American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England, while opening new markets for trade.
100
Describe the characteristics of a peninsula and give two examples in the Coastal Plain region.
A peninsula is land with water on three sides. 1 - The Jamestown settlement was located on a peninsula. 2 - the Eastern Shore is a large peninsula 3 - the rivers flowing into the Chesapeake Bay form peninsulas
100
What was Jamestown’s system of government called?
In 1619, the governor of Virginia called a meeting of the General Assembly.
100
What was the impact of the arrival of Africans on the Jamestown settlement IN 1619?
The arrival of Africans (against their will) made it possible to expand the tobacco economy.
100
Who initiated trade with the native peoples?
Captain John Smith initiated trading relationships with the native peoples.
200
Name two important things about the Virginia Charter.
1 - establish a settlement in North America 2 - extend English rights to the settlers.
200
Where is the original Jamestown settlement located today?
Today, Jamestown is located on an island in the James River.
200
Who made up the General Assembly?
The General Assembly included: - two representatives, called burgesses, from each of the divisions of Virginia - the governor’s council - the governor They met as one legislative body. (At that time, only certain free adult men had the right to take part.)
200
What was the impact of the arrival of additional women on the Jamestown settlementin 1620?
It made it possible for more settlers to establish families and a permanent settlement at Jamestown.
200
What did the native people trade with the English?
The native peoples traded mainly food with the English in exchange for tools, pots, and copper for jewelry.
300
What is the first permanent English settlement in America founded in 1607 as an economic venture?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in America.
300
What were the instructions given to the original settlers?
Instructions told the settlers to go inland and find a suitable place for their colony.
300
Why was the Virginia General Assembly important?
It was: - the first elected legislative body in English America - gave settlers the opportunity to control their own government
300
Name three hardships the Jamestown settlers faced.
1 - The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. 2 - The settlers lacked some skills necessary to provide for themselves. 3 - Many settlers died of starvation and disease.
300
How did Pocahontas help the English?
Pocahontas, daughter of Powhatan: 1 - served as a contact between the native peoples and the English 2 - with others, showed the settlers how to plant corn and tobacco
400
Who financed the Jamestown settlement?
The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown.
400
Where is Jamestown located?
When the settlers arrived in 1607, they founded Jamestown on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River.
400
What was the House of Burgesses that was formed in the 1640s?
-The burgesses became a separate legislative body, called the House of Burgesses. -They met separately from the Governor’s Council as one of the two legislative bodies of the General Assembly.
400
Who provided strong leadership to the people of Jamestown and starting a forced work program? ...If you don't work, you don't eat...
John Smith
400
How did Powhatan contribute to the survival of the settlers?
Powhatan, chief of many tribes, provided leadership to his people and taught the settlers survival skills.
500
Name two important things about the Virginia Charter.
The King of England granted charters to the Virginia Company of London to: 1 - establish a settlement in North America 2 - extend English rights to the settlers
500
What are the three reasons the settlers chose the site for the Jamestown settlement?
1 - The location could be easily defended from attack by sea (by the Spanish). 2 - The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. 3 - They believed the site had a good supply of fresh water.
500
What are the two branches of the General Assmebly called today?
The Virginia House of Delegates (100 members) The Senate of Virginia (40 members)
500
What changes took place that resulted in survival of the settlers?
Changes that resulted in survival • The arrival of supply ships • The forced work program and strong leadership of Captain John Smith • The emphasis on agriculture
500
After awhile how did the native peoples feel about the English and their settlements?
They came to see the settlers as invaders who would take over their land.