Jamestown

Front

Jamestown failed to make a profit until colonist John Rolfe introduced a new type of _________ that sold well in England.

Back

Tabacco

Front

Why did the colonists in Virginia use indentured servants?

Back

Colonists suffered high death rates which led to labor shortages.

Front

Why was the Toleration Act of 1649 important?

Back

It provided some religious freedom to the colonists.

Front

Who was John Smith?

Back

Colonist, Leader

Front

Who was Pocahontas? And who did she marry?

Back

Daughter to Chief of the Powhatan/ Married John Rolfe

Front

Why were enslaved Africans in high demand?

Back

Needed a large workforce.

Front

The economics of the Southern Colonies depended on _______?

Back

agriculture

Front

What was Bacon's Rebellion?

Back

A rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against Governor Berkley to get rid of the Natives.

Front

What events led to a conflict between Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan?

Back

Colonist killed a Powhatan leader and the Powhatan responded by attacking settlers.

Front

What did the Powhatan agree to trade with John Smith?

Back

Corn for tools.