the English colonies in Virginia
How did the Virginia Company worked?
1. Investors paid for shares in the Virginia Company. 2. The company financed three ships to take settlers to Virginia. 3. The settlers built a colony at Jamestown. 4.Lumber, tobacco, glass, tar and pitch were exported to England. 4.After products were sold, investors shared in profits..
Describe the interaction between Native American and English settlers for control of North America by summarizing the relationship between two groups Roanoke colony.
At first, the colonists depended on Native Americans for food but they stopped giving supplies and many colonists starved. In 1587, arguments between Native Americans and colonists resulted in more food shortages.
Why did Walter Raleigh send English settlers to North America in 1585?
Because he wanted to set up a North American colony.
Why is Pocahontas such an important person for the history of the Jamestown colony?
Because of her friendship with John Smith and her marriage with John Rolfe the colonists and Powhatan's had a more peacefulrelationship and the colony prospered.
Why John Rolfe introduced a new type of tobacco?
Because people in England did not like tobacco grown by Powhatan"s, Rolfe started to grow a high quality tobacco plant that the English will pay more money to buy.
Why did the investors in the Virginia Company become impatient with the colonist?
Because they had not found gold and their products didn't sell well in Europe.
How did settlers become land owners in the Jamestown colony?
Because they were given land by the Virginia Company.
Why is Roanoke settlement known as the lost colony?
Because when the colony's leaders returned in 1590 the settlers were missing.The mystery of the disappearance was never resolved.
What problems resulted from the English settlers depending on trade with Native Americans?
During the drought the colonists didn't have much to exchange to the Native Americans so the Native Americans didn't have to give supplies to the colonists.
What was the Starving Time?
During the winter of 1609-1610 many colonists died because new settlers did not work and they ran out of food and supplies.
What kind of leader was John Smith?
He was a strong leader because he wanted to improve the colony. Also, he wanted to have better relations with Powhatan's.
How did the location the new colony [Jamestown]affect the settlers?
It was not in a healthy location the water wasn't fit to drink and mosquitoes from swamps carry diseases that killed the colonists.
How is the House of Burgesses like the modern Congress of the United States?
Like Congress it was a form of self government.
Why did the Virginia Company gave the colony the right to take part in their own government?
Many settlers came to own land, because in England land owners take part in government.
Why did Queen Elisabeth want to colonize North America?
Queen Elizabeth wanted to colonize North America because she was jealous of Spain's colonies.
What is the difference between the way colonies were established at Roanoke and Jamestown?
Raleigh supported by Queen Elisabeth sent settlers to Roanoke Island and it didn't succeed. However, James I gave the Virginia Company the power to start a colony at Jamestown that will earn money by trading.
What were some of the products that were exported from Virginia to England?
Some were: lumber, tobacco, glass, tar and pitch.
How Powhatan people treated the Jamestown colonists?
The Powhatan's were not always friendly and sometimes attacked the colonists.
Why did the relationship between the Powhatan's and the colonists improved?
The chief's daughter, Pocahontas, had become friends with John Smith and the colonists.
How did the new tobacco plant affect life in the Jamestown colony?
The colonists were able to make money for the Virginia Colony.
How the Virginia Company told colonists to treat Native Americans?
They were told to be careful and not to offend the Native Americans.
Why was the establishment of the House of Burgesses so important?
This was a legislative body that made laws and important decisions for the colony. Now colonists had a say in their own government.
Why did the Virginia Company send the settlers to Jamestown?
To start a colony that earns money.