Jamestown+Exploration Flashcards
List the European nations that colonized the ‘New World
The European nations that colonized the ‘New World’ Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Which explorer was the first to reach the ‘New World’? Where did he land?
Christopher Columbus was the first to reach the ‘New World’ in the Bahamas.
Which country colonized the territory along the Mississippi River? Why was this territory so important?
France colonized the territory along the Mississippi River and this was important because it could be used a transport link or agriculture center/ and used to get over the Appalachian mountains
Which country colonized areas along the Hudson River?
The British colonized areas along the Hudson River and turned it into an agriculture center
Which failed English colony was the first to be settled in Virginia? What happened to it?
The Roanoke colony was the first to be settled in Virginia however, the colony met its doom due to disease.
What is a joint-stock company? What was the goal of the Virginia Company?
A joint-stock company is a business that is owned by its shareholders, who can buy and sell shares freely. The goal of the Virginia Company was to bring profit to its shareholders and establish English colonies in the ‘New World’
Why wasn’t Jamestown successful in its first three years?
Jamestown wasn’t successful in its first three years because it didn’t make any money and majority of its population died.
What major issues led to the starving time
The major issues that led to the starving time in Jamestown was John Smiths departure from the colony because he needed to tend to his injuries, Native Americans stop sharing food, disease, weak harvest for winter, and poor drinking water.
What did John Smith implement to help make Jamestown more successful? Why did he have to return to England?
John Smith implemented the rule that those who do not work shall not eat. This boosted agricultural repairs and strengthened defense. John Smith had to return to England because he had to go tend to his burn injuries.
What inevitably made Jamestown successful? Who was responsible for this success?
Jamestown inevitable became successful because of Rolfe’s introduction to tobacco and John Smith’s strict leadership.
What did John Rolfe bring to the colony?
Tobacco
What is a cash crop? What is an example of a cash crop?
A cash crop is a crop that is not needed however it is produced in high value. An example of a cash crop is pineapple.
How many survivors were left over after the first year of the colony?
Only 38 survivors
Who were the first people to irrigate the tobacco.
Indentured servants
Why were indentured servants seen as too high maintenance?
Indentured servants wanted land and protection from the Indians and they caused the Boxer Rebellion
