Review: Lesson 1.13 - John Smith

What does John Smith mean when he refers to “the long experience of our late miseries”?

• The extended time of Hardships and Suffering that the Jamestown Colonists have experienced

• The period of great Wealth and Success that the Jamestown Colonists have experienced

• The suffering of the Powhatan Native Americans

• The time he spent in England before coming to America

What does John Smith mean when he says "He that will not work shall not eat"?

• Those who refuse to work will be given Food as Punishment.

• Everyone must work to earn their Food.

• People who don't want to eat must work to avoid Hunger.

• Only those who work in specific Jobs will be allowed to eat.

Why did John Smith establish “He that will not work shall not eat” as a Law of the Colony?

• To ensure that Everyone contributed to the Colony's Survival and to discourage Laziness

• To reward those who did not work with extra Food and Privileges

• To create a system where only the Leaders of the Colony would have access to Food

• To encourage the Powhatan Native Americans to work for the Colonists in exchange for Food

Are John Smith's Words and Ideas, such as "If you don't work, you don't eat", democratic?

(Democratic = Everyone has a say in making decisions, and Everyone is treated fairly.)

In other words, do you think the other Colonists agreed with his law, and was his law fair?

• Yes

• No

What does John Smith say in his Announcement to the Colonists?

• He is in complete control of Jamestown.

• The Jamestown Colonists need to work harder.

• He is happy with the success of Jamestown so far.

• The Jamestown Colonists need to cooperate with each other.

• He is grateful for the hard work that the Jamestown Colonists have done.