England Flashcards
England established what state as a Royal Colony?
Virginia
How many Roanoke colonies fail?
2
Who were the original settlers sponsored by?
The Virginia Company
What were the original settlers there for?
To make money
What was the 1st permanent English settlement?
Jamestown
When was the 1st English settlement established?
1607
Where did they choose to established Jamestown?
The Chesapeake River
Why did they choose to establish Jamestown on the Chesapeake River?
It was out of sight from the Spanish
Why was Jamestown a poor place for a settlement?
I t had swampy land and mosquitoes; many died from starvation and and diseases
Who saved the Jamestown settlement?
John Smith
How did John Smith save the settlement?
By insisting that all settlers work; No work, No food
What was the winter of 1609-1610 known as?
The Starving Time
Why was the winter of 1609-1610 known as the starving time?
Because of the lack of food
What became a profitable cash crop for Jamestown?
Tobacco
When did slaves and indentured servants arrive?
1619
