Title: Jamestown
1Jamestown
2Reasons for English colonization in America
3Reasons for English colonization in America
- England hoped to find silver and gold in America.
4Reasons for English colonization in America
- England hoped to find silver and gold in America.
- An American Settlement would furnish raw
materials that could not be grown or obtained in
England. - EX Tobacco was a cash crop
- Cash crop crop grown for profit
5Jamestown was primarily an economic venture.
6Jamestown was primarily an economic venture.
- The stockholders of the Virginia Company of
London financed the settlement of Jamestown. - Stock when people buy shares of a company
7Jamestown was primarily an economic venture.
- The stockholders of the Virginia Company of
London financed the settlement of Jamestown. - Jamestown became the first permanent English
settlement in North America in 1607.
8- When the settlers arrived in 1607, Jamestown was
located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three
sides by the James River. - Today, Jamestown is located on an island in the
James River.
9Reasons for Site Choice
10Reasons for Site Choice
- The location could be easily defended from attack
by sea (Spanish).
11Reasons for Site Choice
- The location could be easily defended from attack
by sea (Spanish). - The water along the shore was deep enough for
ships to dock.
12Reasons for Site Choice
- The location could be easily defended from attack
by sea (Spanish). - The water along the shore was deep enough for
ships to dock. - They believed they had a good supply of fresh
water.
13The King of England granted charters to the
Virginia Company of London.
14The King of England granted charters to the
Virginia Company of London.
- The charters gave the Virginia Company the right
to establish a settlement in North America.
15The King of England granted charters to the
Virginia Company of London.
- The charters gave the Virginia Company the right
to establish a settlement in North America. - The first charter of the Virginia Company of
London established companies to begin colonies in
the New World.
16The King of England granted charters to the
Virginia Company of London.
- The charters gave the Virginia Company the right
to establish a settlement in North America. - The charters extended English rights to the
colonists.
17Hardships Faced By The Settlers
18Hardships Faced By The Settlers
- The site they chose to live on was marshy and
lacked safe drinking water.
19Hardships Faced By The Settlers
- The site they chose to live on was marshy and
lacked safe drinking water. - The settlers lacked some skills necessary to
provide for themselves. - Many settlers died of starvation and disease.
20Hardships Faced By The Settlers
- They did not have a good relationship with the
Native Americans and they would often fight - They ran out of food quickly and did not know how
to grow it for themselves. (This period was known
as The Starving Time) - More than half the colonists died the first
winter - The settlers were lazy and lacked some skills
necessary to provide for themselves. They only
wanted to search for gold
21Close your eyesYou are an English Colonist
who has left your home to start over in the New
World. All of your friends and family are in
England and you are alone in this strange new
place. You have just arrived in the New World
and it is not what you expect. The ground is
muddy and hot. You are hungry but there is no
food to eat. Take one minute and write down
how you feel, discuss with neighbor.
22Changes That Ensured Survival
- The arrival of two supply ships
23Changes That Ensured Survival
- The arrival of two supply ships
- The forced work program and strong leadership of
Captain John Smith
24Changes That Ensured Survival
- The arrival of two supply ships
- The forced work program and strong leadership of
Captain John Smith - Powhatan helped provide food and supplies
- Tobacco became a cash crop
25- The arrival of women in 1620 made it possible for
the settlers to establish families and a more
permanent settlement at Jamestown.
26- Captain John Smith initiated trading
relationships with the Powhatans.
27- Captain John Smith initiated trading
relationships with the Powhatans. - The Powhatans traded food, furs, and leather with
the English in exchange for tools, pots, guns,
and other goods.
28The Powhatan people contributed to the survival
of the Jamestown settlers in several ways.
29The Powhatan people contributed to the survival
of the Jamestown settlers in several ways.
- Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed
the English and American Indians (First
Americans) could live in harmony.
30The Powhatan people contributed to the survival
of the Jamestown settlers in several ways.
- Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed
the English and American Indians (First
Americans) could live in harmony. - Pocahontas began a friendship with the colonists
that helped them survive.
31The Powhatan people contributed to the survival
of the Jamestown settlers in several ways.
- Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed
the English and American Indians (First
Americans) could live in harmony. - Pocahontas began a friendship with the colonists
that helped them survive. - The Powhatans introduced new crops to the
English, including corn and tobacco.
32The Powhatan people contributed to the survival
of the Jamestown settlers in several ways.
- Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed
the English and American Indians (First
Americans) could live in harmony. - Pocahontas began a friendship with the colonists
that helped them survive. - The Powhatans introduced new crops to the
English, including corn and tobacco.
The Powhatan people realized the English
settlement would continue to grow. The Powhatans
saw the colonists as invaders that would take
over their land.
33- Africans arrived in Jamestown against their
will. It is believed that they arrived as
baptized Christians and therefore were labeled
indentured servants for a period of 5 to 7 years.
34- Africans arrived in Jamestown against their
will. It is believed that they arrived as
baptized Christians and therefore were labeled
indentured servants for a period of 5 to 7 years. - The arrival of Africans made it possible to
expand the tobacco economy. - At this time free land was given to new settlers
to attract people to come to the New World
35System of Government
- In 1619, the governor of Virginia called a
meeting of the Virginia Assembly. - The Assembly included two citizen representatives
(called burgesses) - from each of the divisions of Virginia, the
governors council, and the governor. - (At that time, only adult men were considered
citizens.)
36- By the 1640s, the burgesses became a separate
legislative body, called the Virginia House of
Burgesses.
37Virginia House of Burgesses
- The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first
elected legislative body in America giving
settlers the opportunity to control their own
government.
38Virginia House of Burgesses
- The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first
elected legislative body in America giving
settlers the opportunity to control their own
government. - It became the General Assembly of Virginia, which
continues to this day.
39Jamestown Websites
- Jamestown
- http//www.virtualjamestown.org/tscreators.html
- Jamestown Settlement Panorama
- http//nature.berkeley.edu/departments/espm/env-h
ist/espm160/assignments/jamestownall/jamesc_pan.ht
m - Jamestown Interactive (temp. allow pop-ups)
- http//www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
- Jamestown Web Activity http//scott.k12.va.us/mart
ha2/jamestown.htm - Jamestown Quizzes
- http//www.scott.k12.va.us/martha2/VaStudiesTests.
htm - Quia Quiz on Jamestown
- http//www.quia.com/quiz/451552.html
- VA Indians VS.2D
- http//virginiaindians.pwnet.org/index.php