THE FIRST PERMANENT ENGLISH SETTLEMENT JAMESTOWN THE FIRST PERMANENT ENGLISH SETTLEMENT
Jamestown was primarily an __________ venture. economic
England wanted to establish an American colony to increase her _________ and _________. wealth power
Name 3 ways that an American colony would do this: They hoped to find gold and silver. The settlement would furnish raw materials. It would open new markets for trade.
Who financed the settlement of Jamestown? Virginia Company
The king! Who was the English king who granted the charter? James I
What did the charter guarantee to the English colonists? English rights What did the charter guarantee to the English colonists?
When was Jamestown settled? 1607
Jamestown was located on a narrow __________ on the ________ River. peninsula James
Today the original Jamestown site is located on an _________ in the James River. island
gentlemen who lacked the necessary ______. Most were... gentlemen who lacked the necessary ______. skills
4 reasons they chose a peninsula: It was easy to defend. The water was deep enough for ships to dock. They thought they had a good supply of fresh water. The river provided food and a pathway for exploration.
Hardships marshy unsafe water diseases
First strong leader John Smith
John Smith’s most important rule: “He that will not work, shall not eat!”
John Smith maintained a good relationship with the Powhatans so the colonists were able to … trade.
Winter of 1609 starving time
They decide to leave but... Lord De La Warr arrives with more men and supplies.
The Powhatans had introduced the colonists to 2 new crops: corn and tobacco
Who planted a new kind of tobacco? John Rolfe Who planted a new kind of tobacco?
Tobacco was sold in England as Jamestown’s _______ _______. cash crop
The economy of the Virginia colony now depended on ______________ as a primary source of wealth. agriculture
So everything is just great in Jamestown. Or is it? The Powhatans saw the colonists as ________ that would take over their ______. invaders land