Chapter 3 Quiz Flashcards
Why did England want to establish colonies in North America?
It would provide them with new markets, gold, wealth, and important raw materials
Why was Rookie Island a mystery?
- The colony abandoned the island without a trace
- Only thing they found were the words cro and croatian carved on a tree
Virginia company of London
a company of business men who chartered an expedition to establish a colony
Charter
a document issued by the government that grants specific rights to a person or company
How did the first colonists in James Town die off?
They died from starvation and diseases like malaria
Who is John Smith?
A leader that was sent from England to James Town to lead the colony in 1608
What was John’s popular phrase he said to the colony?
“If you don’t work then you don’t eat”
What did John Smith teach the colony?
He taught them how to cut timber, build, and plant crops
What was John Smith’s biggest mistake?
He made enemies with the Native American chief Powhatan by invading his tribe
How did Powhatan, chief of the Native American tribe, help the colonists?
He offered them food
When was the Starvation Time and why was it called that?
- It was from 1609 - 1610
- The reason was because Powhatan refused to supply them with food (after the invasion)
Cash crop
a crop that brings a large amount of income
Was the 3rd attempt to make James Town successful work? Why?
Yes it was successful because they made a cash crop, tobacco
Representative Government
the form of government in which voters elect people to make laws for them
Indentured servant
Someone who comes to North America to work for 7-10 years to pay for their passage or transport to the New World
