Jamestown

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

• corn

• cheese

• money

• Tabacco

Why did the colonists in Virginia use indentured servants?

• The cost of using slaves was extremely high

• Living in towns led to a low demand for workers

• Colonists suffered high death rates which led to labor shortages.

• The government rewards colonists who used them with lower taxes.

Why was the Toleration Act of 1649 important?

• It provided some religious freedom to the colonists.

• It stopped ALL religious conflict in English Colonies.

• It officially ended practice of slavery in the colonies.

• It limited the size of land grants that were given.

Who was John Smith?

• Colonist, Leader

• Lumberjack

• Pirate

• Married Pocahantas

Who was Pocahontas? And who did she marry?

• Daughter to Chief of the Powhatan/ Married John Smith

• Colonist/ Wasn't married

• Colonist/ Married to John Rolfe

• Daughter to Chief o the Powhatan/ Married John Rolfe

Why were enslaved Africans in high demand?

• Needed a large workforce.

• They were used for peaceful negotiations.

• They used slaves to introduce African culture to the Europeans.

• Used to control population in Africa.

The economics of the Southern Colonies depended on _______?

• cars

• forts

• money

• agriculture

What was Bacon's Rebellion?

• A party.

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

• Not enough bacon.

• Nathaniel Bacon wanted equality amongst the colonist and the Natives.

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

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

• Powhatan attacked the settlers.

• Colonist and Powhatan respected each other so there was no conflict.

• Colonist and Powhatan joined forces to fight off the external threats.

What did the Powhatan agree to trade with John Smith?

• Music.

• Corn for tools.

• recipes.

• wood.