Virginia Studies 3a,b Jamestown

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Reasons for English colonization in America

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Increase wealth and power

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Reasons for English colonization in America:

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1. Increase wealth and power. 2. Search for silver and gold. 3. Access to unique raw materials.

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First permanent English settlement in America: Jamestown, founded 1607.

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an economic venture

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Financed the settlement of Jamestown:

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Stockholders of the Virginia Company of London

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First permanent English settlement in North America: Jamestown, 1607.

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1607

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Jamestown's location in 1607

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Narrow peninsula bordered by the James River.

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Jamestown is on an island in the James River, influencing the settlement decision.

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True

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Reasons for choosing Jamestown: 1. Easily defended from sea attacks. 2. Deep water for docking. 3. Believed to have fresh water.

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It had swamps.

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Reasons for England's Jamestown colony: wealth, raw materials, silver/gold.

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To get a new King

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Reasons for choosing Jamestown:

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Easily defended from sea attacks; good fresh water supply.