Blood on the River Flashcards
1
Q
Who brought Samuel to Virginia?
A
Reverend Hunt
2
Q
What other children are close in age to Samuel?
A
Richard and James
3
Q
Why do the gentlemen dislike Captain Smith?
A
He is more experienced and doesn’t give them the respect they feel is owed to them because of their class.
4
Q
What are the goals of the Jamestown colonists?
A
Find gold, discover a waterway to the Orient, spread Christianity, find the Roanoke settlers
5
Q
Are the Virginia natives friendly?
A
No, they were only pretending to be friendly so that they could attack the colonists.
6
Q
How did James die?
A
He was shot by an Indian’s arrow while running for the ship during an attack.
7
Q
What challenges do the Jamestown settlers face?
A
no rain, slaty drinking water, hostile natives, gentlemen who are unwilling to work
