Colonial American History and Events

The video is a follow-up to a lecture on the Virginia colony, featuring a personal story about the 1622 Indian Massacre. The teacher shares how his ancestor, William Farer, survived the massacre by being away at another plantation. This survival led to his marriage to a widow, which is why the teacher and his daughter exist today. The video highlights the randomness of historical events and their personal impact.

Who is introduced at the beginning of the lecture?

• The teacher's son

• The teacher's friend

• The teacher's daughter

• The teacher's wife

Where did William Farer originally come from?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• England

In what year did William Farer arrive in Jamestown, Virginia?

• 1625

• 1622

• 1620

• 1618

What significant event took place in 1622?

• The founding of Jamestown

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The 1622 Indian Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

What fraction of settlers were killed during the 1622 Indian Massacre?

• One half

• One third

• One quarter

• One fifth

Where was William Farer during the 1622 Indian Massacre?

• In a nearby town

• In England

• At Jordan's Journey Plantation

• At his own house

Who built the wall that protected William Farer during the massacre?

• William Farer

• Samuel Jordan

• John Smith

• Pocahontas

What happened to Samuel Jordan's wife after his death?

• She returned to England

• She married William Farer

• She moved to another colony

• She remained unmarried

Why is the story of William Farer significant to the teacher and Caroline?

• It explains their family lineage

• It shows the importance of history

• It highlights the dangers of colonial life

• It demonstrates the impact of random events

What does the teacher describe the 1622 Indian Massacre as?

• A peaceful negotiation

• The first nativist riot

• A minor skirmish

• A forgotten event