Colonial Virginia Terms

Colonial Virginia Terms

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

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A person who agreed to work for a set number of years in exchange for passage to the New World, food, shelter, and clothing.

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Indentured Servant

2.

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The first representative assembly in the British American colonies, established in Jamestown in 1619. (A mini-government within Jamestown)

Back

House of Burgesses

3.

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A royal document giving certain privileges or powers to a person or group.

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Charter

4.

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A company who was granted a charter by King James I to establish colonies in North America. They funded and oversaw the settlement of Jamestown.

Back

Virginia Company

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607 in present-day Virginia.

Back

Jamestown

6.

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The severe winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown, during which many colonists died from starvation, disease, and conflict with Native Americans.

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“Starving Time”

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Warly leader of the Jamestown Colony. He is known for his strong leadership style and his "work or starve" policy

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John Smith

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