Roanoke and Jamestown

Roanoke & Jamestown

Lesson 1

Colonial America

• The French used their land for fur trading.

• The Spanish were busy conquering and spreading Christianity.

• The British chose to colonize their new land.

Open Ended

What is the difference in colonizing and exploring?

Roanoke Island

• Sir Walter Raleigh sent scouts to find a good place for a colony. They discovered a place called Roanoke Island (island off the coast of NC).

• 1585 - After a hard winter, the first group of colonists gave up and went back to England.

• 1587 - A second group, which included families, made the voyage back. It was led by John White.

Roanoke Island

In your notes, illustrate the voyage from England to Roanoke Island.

Roanoke Island

• John White returned to England to replenish supplies.

• When he returned, the colonist were gone.

• This is often referred to as the "Lost Colony of Roanoke."

• https://youtu.be/THqZ8r2Vr2M

Open Ended

List your theories about what happened to the colony of Roanoke.

Jamestown

• The first successful English colony was established in 1607 and was named Jamestown.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think they chose the name Jamestown?

• They liked the name James.

• After their ruler, King James.

• Their favorite player was LeBron James

• After their pet parrot, James.

The Virginia Company

• A joint stock company is which investors bought shares, or ownership, with hopes that the company made money.

• Their hope was that the settlers that were brought to Jamestown would find gold and establish trade.

The Virginia Company

In your notes, create a logo for the Virginia Company.

Jamestown Survives

• The colonists of Jamestown did not find gold.

• The hardships for Jamestown settlers included disease, hunger, and hostile Native Americans.

• This difficult period is called the "starving time."

Jamestown Survives

• The Powhatan tribe helped the people of Jamestown for a period of time.

• Pocohantas is a Native American woman famous for assisting John Smith and the residents of Jamestown.

• With the help of the tribe, the colonists learned how to survived.

• https://youtu.be/2At5Ymp3c_E