Jamestown

1
Jamestown

• Jacob and Josh

2
What did England want to find in America?

• Silver and Gold

3
What was the cash crop in Jamestown?

• Tobacco

4
Why did the Colonists settle on a peninsula in
the James River?

• The river was a source of food
• The peninsula could be easily defended
• The water along the shore was deep enough to dock

5
What were the hardships faced by the settlers in
Jamestown?

• Swampy water
• Unsafe drinking water
• Lack of skills needed
• Starvation and disease