The Founding of Jamestown The Founding of Jamestown Name:__________________ Traveling to America In 1604, John Smith joined the Virginia Company to start a settlement in Virginia. The settlement would become known as Jamestown and would be the first permanent English colony in North America. Three ships (the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery) left England in late 1606 and arrived in Virginia in April of 1607. Jamestown Colony The first few years of the colony was difficult. Many people died from disease and starvation. Rumors of huge amounts of gold attracted many of the colonists, and most of the settlers (all men) only wanted to search for treasure. They didn't want to work and few of them knew how to farm, fish, or hunt. In the summer of 1608, John Smith became the president of the colony. Leader of Jamestown As a leader, Smith was tough and egotistical. Few of the settlers liked him. However, they did recognize that he was a strong leader and would keep them alive. Smith demanded that everyone at the settlement work. His rule was "if you don't work, you don't eat." 14 248 After this encounter, the relationship between the colonists and the local tribes improved. Smith's leadership helped to turn things around for the Jamestown colony. Unfortunately, his leg was injured in a gunpowder accident in 1609 and he was forced to return to England to recover. 265 33 285 53 60 82 106 129 Thurs 10/5 Answer the following questions. WE/YOU DO 1. According to the text, what made the first few years of the colony difficult? Attacks by the British No one wanted to do their jobs Getting lost in the new territory John smith becoming president of the colony What happened after Smith was saved by Pocahontas? The rule- “You don’t work you don’t eat” is made The men of the colony searched for gold Smith was injured in an accident Smith joins the Virginia Company 144 164 179 Smith also knew that the colony needed to establish better relations with the Powhatan people, the local Native American tribe. He bravely went to meet with their leader and was captured. He likely would have been killed had it not been for the Powhatan chief's daughter, Pocahontas. Pocahontas pled for John Smith's life and the Powhatan chief decided to release him. 198 222 240 Answers- B C The Founding of Jamestown Name:__________________ Traveling to America In 1604, John Smith joined the Virginia Company to start a settlement in Virginia. The settlement would become known as Jamestown and would be the first permanent English colony in North America. Three ships (the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery) left England in late 1606 and arrived in Virginia in April of 1607. Jamestown Colony The first few years of the colony was difficult. Many people died from disease and starvation. Rumors of huge amounts of gold attracted many of the colonists, and most of the settlers (all men) only wanted to search for treasure. They didn't want to work and few of them knew how to farm, fish, or hunt. In the summer of 1608, John Smith became the president of the colony. Leader of Jamestown As a leader, Smith was tough and egotistical. Few of the settlers liked him. However, they did recognize that he was a strong leader and would keep them alive. Smith demanded that everyone at the settlement work. His rule was "if you don't work, you don't eat." 248 After this encounter, the relationship between the colonists and the local tribes improved. Smith's leadership helped to turn things around for the Jamestown colony. Unfortunately, his leg was injured in a gunpowder accident in 1609 and he was forced to return to England to recover. 14 265 33 285 53 60 82 106 Thurs 10/5 129 Answer the following questions. WE/YOU DO 1. According to the text, what made the first few years of the colony difficult? Attacks by the British No one wanted to do their jobs Getting lost in the new territory John smith becoming president of the colony What happened after Smith was saved by Pocahontas? The rule- “You don’t work you don’t eat” is made The men of the colony searched for gold Smith was injured in an accident Smith joins the Virginia Company 144 164 179 Smith also knew that the colony needed to establish better relations with the Powhatan people, the local Native American tribe. He bravely went to meet with their leader and was captured. He likely would have been killed had it not been for the Powhatan chief's daughter, Pocahontas. Pocahontas pled for John Smith's life and the Powhatan chief decided to release him. 198 222 240

3. Part B- What sentence from the passage helps support your answer from Part A? “However, they did recognize that he was a strong leader and would keep them alive.” “Pocahontas pled for John Smith's life and the Powhatan chief decided to release him.” “The first few years of the colony was difficult.” “In 1604, John Smith joined the Virginia Company to start a settlement in Virginia” 3. PART A- What word BEST describes John Smith? Foolish Leader Smart Greedy 4. What did the colonists of Jamestown think of John Smith? They didn’t like him, but were fine with him leading They were grateful for his harsh rules They thought he was greedy for looking for gold They really enjoyed his help 5. Which is NOT a ship that brought colonists to Jamestown? Godspeed Discovery Pinta Susan Constant 6. How did Jamestown’s relationship with the Powhatan change overtime? They started out not cooperating, but things got worse It was bad in the start, but they eventually started to cooperate Both sides were always friendly to each other They were always hostile to each other 7. PART A- What was most likely the reason that Jamestown was founded? Desire to find treasure Religious Freedom To create a military base Wanting to take the land from the Natives 7. PART B- Which sentence or phrase from the passage supports your answer to Part A? “The first few years of the colony was difficult” “After this encounter, the relationship between the colonists and the local tribes improved.” “…would be the first permanent English colony in North America.” “Rumors of huge amounts of gold attracted many of the colonists” Answers- 3a. B 3b. A A C B 7a. A 7b. D 3. Part B- What sentence from the passage helps support your answer from Part A? “However, they did recognize that he was a strong leader and would keep them alive.” “Pocahontas pled for John Smith's life and the Powhatan chief decided to release him.” “The first few years of the colony was difficult.” “In 1604, John Smith joined the Virginia Company to start a settlement in Virginia” 3. PART A- What word BEST describes John Smith? Foolish Leader Smart Greedy 4. What did the colonists of Jamestown think of John Smith? They didn’t like him, but were fine with him leading They were grateful for his harsh rules They thought he was greedy for looking for gold They really enjoyed his help 5. Which is NOT a ship that brought colonists to Jamestown? Godspeed Discovery Pinta Susan Constant 6. How did Jamestown’s relationship with the Powhatan change overtime? They started out not cooperating, but things got worse It was bad in the start, but they eventually started to cooperate Both sides were always friendly to each other They were always hostile to each other 7. PART A- What was most likely the reason that Jamestown was founded? Desire to find treasure Religious Freedom To create a military base Wanting to take the land from the Natives 7. PART B- Which sentence or phrase from the passage supports your answer to Part A? “The first few years of the colony was difficult” “After this encounter, the relationship between the colonists and the local tribes improved.” “…would be the first permanent English colony in North America.” “Rumors of huge amounts of gold attracted many of the colonists”