Jamestown Settlement Flashcard

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What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

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Jamestown

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What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in America?

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Jamestown

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Why was the arrival of additional women important for the Jamestown settlement?

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It helped the colony grow and become more stable by allowing families to form.

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What were the representatives in the General Assembly called in 1619?

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Burgesses

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Why was Pocahontas important?

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She helped bring peace between the English settlers and the Powhatan people.

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What happened when the government split into two parts in colonial times?

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The House of Burgesses and the Governor’s Council were created.

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Why was it important for settlers to have a voice in their government?

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It allowed them to help make decisions and laws that affected their lives.

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What was the system of Government in Jamestown called?

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Representative Government

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Who established a settlement in North America and extended English rights to the settlers?

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The King of England

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What did the English trade for food from the native peoples?

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Tools and pots