Jamestown and Plymouth Review

Key Terms House of Burgesses Charter Mayflower Compact Established Church Precedent- An event that will influence the future.

Jamestown Government: ◦ House of Burgesses ◦ Self-governed ◦ Example of representative government in the colonies.

Jamestown Settlement: ◦ Financial gain- Virginia Company formed. ◦ Searched for gold. ◦ Grew tobacco- After John Smith forced people to work.

Jamestown Challenges ◦ Diseases spread; settled in a swampy climate. ◦ Food supplies ran low; suffered a starving time. ◦ People did not want to work.

Plymouth Settlement Seeking religious freedom European Monarchs controlled the state religion. (established church) Pilgrims journeyed to Holland, then to the Americas.

Plymouth Government Mayflower Compact, self governed. Established laws for the general good. Outlined specific roles and responsibilities.

Plymouth Native American Alliances Squanto taught them: ◦ To grow fertile crops ◦ Find food sources in the rivers and streams.

Jamestown and Plymouth 35 questions (about 3 points each) Key Terms Multiple Choice Photo Analysis Document Analysis