Chapter 3 Flashcards
Who established Roanoke?
Sir Walter Raleigh
What was the word left behind on Roanoke Island that John White saw when he returned?
Croatoan
What are documents that gave rights to establish settlements from King James I?
Charters.
Early 1600s
What is a joint-stock company?
Investors buy stock to help set the settlement up and once profits are reached, investors get a percentage of the cost
What was the settlement established by the Virginia Company?
Jamestown
Who was the first governor of the Jamestown settlement?
Captain John Smith
What was the time period called when the Powhatan stopped providing food for the colonists?
“The Starving Time.” Winter of 1609-1610
What crop saved Jamestown?
Tobacco
Who married the daughter of Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas?
John Rolfe
What was the legislative assembly of Jamestown?
The House of Burgesses
What was the official Church of England after the Protestant Reformation?
Anglican Church of England in 1534
Who were the Protestants who wanted to reform the Anglican Church?
Puritians
Who were the Protestants who wanted to leave and set up their own churches?
Separatists.
Who were the separatists who came to the colonies for religious freedom?
Pilgrams
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims came to America on?
Mayflower in September 1620.
What percentage of Pilgrims passed away after their first winter?
About 50% of the people died in 1st winter.