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15 Cards in this Set
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When was Jamestown founded (began)?
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1607
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Who was the king of England?
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George III (the third)
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Who was a leader in Jamestown?
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John Smith
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Why did the people have trouble getting started in this colony?
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They lacked the skills to farm, build and survive. (at first)
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What were the Indians (Native Americans) worried about?
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They thought the white men would take their land.
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What was the cash crop in Virginia?
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Tobacco
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Why did England want to make a colony in Virginia?
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It was an economic venture. (to get wealthy!!)
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Who was the chief of the Indians?
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Chief Powhatan
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Who was the daughter of the chief of the Indians?
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Pocahontas
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Who did Pocahontas marry?
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John Rolfe
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Who financed (paid for) the Virginia Colony?
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The Virginia Company of London
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What is a charter? Who gave the charter to the Virginia Company of London?
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A written agreement
King George III |
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Why did the settlers choose the site of Jamestown?
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easy to dock the ships
easy to defend from the Spanish fresh supply of drinking water |
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What did John Smith say to the colonists?
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no work, no food
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What river is Jamestown on?
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the James River
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