Jamestown Review / Intro to New England

Jamestown

In Review

Multiple Choice

Why did the first Jamestown settlers go to Jamestown?

• Freedom

• Gold

• Farming

• Land

Multiple Select

What were major issues the Native Powhatans had with the people of Jamestown? Check all that apply.

• Cleanliness; the Powhatans bathed and shaved while the English did not.

• Property; the Powhatans believed in communal land-sharing while the English believed in private land.

• Spirituality; the Powhatans' religious believes did not match with the Christianity of the English.

• Warfare; the Powhatan were a powerful warriors and the English were easy targets.

Multiple Choice

What were the famous words of John Smith?

• "He who fails to plan, plans to fail."

• "He that will not work, shall not eat."

• "He who smelt it, dealt it."

• "He who laughs last, laughs best."

Multiple Choice

What did Jamestown sell in order to build wealth?

• Tobacco

• Gold

• Oil

• Cotton

Multiple Select

What kind of laborers were coming to contribute to the field work in the Tobacco farms? Check all that apply.

• Gentlemen

• Slaves

• Indentured servants

• Investors

Multiple Choice

Why is the founding of the House of Burgess important to U.S. History?

• It was the first house ever built in the Americas.

• The Burgess family were the first family to gain all their wealth in America.

• It was the first example of representative government in America.

• It was where the Powhatans signed a peace treaty with Jamestown.

Early America

New England

Open Ended

Name the (4) New England Colonies

Early America

New England

Objective

• Students will be able to connect key characteristics of Early New England to the present day.

• Students will be able to identify common traits of the Early New England colonies.

• Students will be able to have short discussions on historical events.