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Physical Geography
Native Americans
The Colonists
Miscellaneous
John Smith
100
Oysters, Deer, Marshes, Tuckahoe, Crabs, Fish, Geese, Ducks, etc. Bear, Wild Turkey
What kinds of plants and animals were found around the Chesapeake Bay?
100
Hunting, fishing, farming
What did the Native Americans around the Chesapeake Bay do for food?
100
to look for gold, silver, and other treasure; the Northwest passage, spices, and goods
Why was John Smith's company there?
100
The early 1600s
We are studying what time period?
100
The first map of the Chesapeake Bay
What was so important that John Smith made in 1612?
200
Trees, access to water, fertile soil, fishing, hunting, tuckahoe, clams or oysters, protection from raiding tribes
What are three environmental factors around the bay that make people want to settle there?
200
Community, religion or spiritual rituals, trading, cooking, hunting, farming,
Name at least three things Native Americans valued around the Chesapeake Bay.
200
A shallop
What kind of boat did John Smith and the settlers travel in when they explored the Chesapeake?
200
1608
When did John Smith first explore the Chesapeake Bay?
200
2!
How many voyages did John Smith and his crew take to explore and create the notes for creating the map of the Chesapeake Bay?
300
Tree saplings, woven mats, tree bark, and animal skins - possibly palisades were built around the village as well - built with sturdy sticks or bark
What were Native American longhouses made out of?
300
To protect from other raiding tribes; as a defense system
Why did the village of Tockwagh Native Americans build a palisade (large wall) around it?
300
An all water route to the Pacific Ocean, straight from England to Asia where they could trade for spices
What was the Northwest passage they were hoping to find?
300
1612
When was the map of the Chesapeake Bay made (year)?
300
The Powhatens or Chief Powhaten
What group or chief of Native Americans captured John Smith?
400
While men were responsible for fishing, hunting, trapping wild game and defending the tribe, the women tended gardens, wove mats and baskets, gathered firewood, made clothing and raised the children. Remember - at the time - the Europeans weren't any better.
Native Americans on the Eastern Shore designated which jobs culturally to women and which jobs culturally to men?
400
Longhouses
Native Americans on the Chesapeake Bay lived in ___________.
400
They tied Indian shields to the sides of the boat. It worked!
What did John Smith and his men do to protect themselves from arrows attacking the shallop from the shoreline?
400
Illness, murder, increased invasion all caused a decreased population and caused many Native American tribes to disband and move inland
Name at least three negative ways the colonists affected the Native Americans and their way of life.
400
They were being attacked by Native American tribes, had sick men on board, and wanted to look intimidating - it worked!
Why did John Smith and his men place spears with hats on them and guns in between he and his men on the boat?
500
Overabundance of resources - fish, oysters, clams, mussels, wildlife, - old forest growth that kept erosion at bay, clean, clear water It is different because of pollution, over-population, erosion, over-fishing/crabbing.
Describe in detail the Chesapeake Bay when John Smith first found it. Explain how it is different today and why.
500
Deer hides ; Tanning
Chesapeake Native American clothing was made from ____________ in a process called ____________.
500
The Virginia Company
Who did John Smith and the colonists work for?
500
Indian men often wore their hair shaved on one side so that it didn’t get in the way when they fired their bows and arrows. Their clothes were made from deer hides that were softened by a process called “tanning”. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry made from shells, bones and feathers were worn for decoration. Body paint and tattoos were also common
Name three or more detailed ways Native Americans on the Chesapeake dressed or styled themselves.
500
He was stung by a stingray. He killed it and ate it.
In his first voyage, what stopped the voyage short? What did John Smith do about it?