Capter 6 social studies Flashcards
Why is Roanoke called “ The lost colony?”
Everyone abandoned the colony, and no one really knows what happened to the colonists.
What delayed John White’s return to the colony?
The war between France and Spain
What was wrong with the original site of Jamestown?
The colony was built on a marsh.
Why did people come to Jamestown?
They hoped that it would make them more rich.
Who was Pocahontas and how did she help the Jamestown colony?
She was a Native American from the Powhatan tribe and she trade with the colony. She also married John Ralfe.
What did John Smith tell the settlers in Jamestown who weren’t working hard?
He said,” you don’t work, you don’t eat.”
How did tobacco help Jamestown?
They made big money off of it. it was also a big cash crop.
Who is John Ralf and why was he important?
He fond tobacco, and sold it for good money. He also married pouch a
What was the House of Burgesses?
The first democratic government in America.
How did the House of Burgesses make Virginia more democratic than England ?
Anyone could be elected but only the wealthy. Back in England the government didn’t use an election.
Why did people come to Plymouth?
They wanted religious freedom.
What was the Mayflower compact?
An agreement to live together peacefully with the Native Americans. They also wanted to establish good rules.
What was another name for the Pilgrims?
Separatists
How was the first winter for the Pilgrims?
Their seeds wouldn’t grow in the “New World.” And many died from disease; HARSH.
Who helped the Pilgrims, and how did they help them?
The Wampanoag helped the Pilgrims by showing them how to plant , and how to catch fish.
