1a. Tenterhooks
Due to its versatility and economic value, tenter hooks are one of the most interesting objects from the past. The hooks are believed to originate from England and first composed of in the 17th century. Ever since then, Archaeologists have found over 270 tenterhooks in James Fort. Tenter hooks, composed of iron or wooden tenders, and spanning from one to two inches long, were used to dry clothes after they have been washed and pounded. Wool, for example, was hung on wooden tenters after been removed of oils and had its fibers thickened. Evidence also suggests the hooks could have been possibly used to stretch dry animal fur as well. Also, during its time of use, Colonists and Native Americans used …show more content…
Since gambling was popular during England’s Elizabeth and Stuart period, the dice were popularly used by men to gamble between amongst each other. The games usually caused many violent outbursts after someone lost money and/or goods to another. Due to the rising violence, the Jamestown soldier is discouraged the games. In addition, Captain John Smith, who lead the eventual success of Jamestown, created “The Laws Divine, Morall and Martiall” in 1610 and 1612 to control gambling and games. The laws stated that anyone who was found with dice or cards would get whipped or even be sent to jail for a year.
3. What artifacts demonstrate that the settlers at Jamestown made contact with Native Americans? List and explain what they are. The following artifacts prove that the settlers of Jamestown made contact with the Native Americans:
Copper- Copper was brought with the first settlers of Jamestown possibly the byproducts from Artisan’s copper items. In addition, the metal was brought to trade with the Natives as well because the settlers of the Roanoke colony informed them that the Indians valued copper. Using the high amounts of copper, the settlers would use it to make trading ornaments in return for goods from the
Due to its versatility and economic value, tenter hooks are one of the most interesting objects from the past. The hooks are believed to originate from England and first composed of in the 17th century. Ever since then, Archaeologists have found over 270 tenterhooks in James Fort. Tenter hooks, composed of iron or wooden tenders, and spanning from one to two inches long, were used to dry clothes after they have been washed and pounded. Wool, for example, was hung on wooden tenters after been removed of oils and had its fibers thickened. Evidence also suggests the hooks could have been possibly used to stretch dry animal fur as well. Also, during its time of use, Colonists and Native Americans used …show more content…
Since gambling was popular during England’s Elizabeth and Stuart period, the dice were popularly used by men to gamble between amongst each other. The games usually caused many violent outbursts after someone lost money and/or goods to another. Due to the rising violence, the Jamestown soldier is discouraged the games. In addition, Captain John Smith, who lead the eventual success of Jamestown, created “The Laws Divine, Morall and Martiall” in 1610 and 1612 to control gambling and games. The laws stated that anyone who was found with dice or cards would get whipped or even be sent to jail for a year.
3. What artifacts demonstrate that the settlers at Jamestown made contact with Native Americans? List and explain what they are. The following artifacts prove that the settlers of Jamestown made contact with the Native Americans:
Copper- Copper was brought with the first settlers of Jamestown possibly the byproducts from Artisan’s copper items. In addition, the metal was brought to trade with the Natives as well because the settlers of the Roanoke colony informed them that the Indians valued copper. Using the high amounts of copper, the settlers would use it to make trading ornaments in return for goods from the