Jamestown Flashcards
1
Q
What about the location of the Jamestown colony led to problems?
A
swampy area led to mosquitoes and poor drinking water
2
Q
Why did Jamestown fail in the beginning?
A
Many people looked for gold instead of planting crops or building shelter
3
Q
Who was the leader that helped Jamestown survive?
A
Captain John Smith
4
Q
How did Captain Smith help Jamestown survive?
A
You must work to be able to eat and he began trading with the natives.
5
Q
What cash crop did the colonists begin planting?
A
tobacco
6
Q
Who did the colonists bring in to help harvest the tobacco?
A
African slaves
