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1 *English Colonization
*Side Note *English Colonization Motivations for founding the English colonies in America: Religious Freedom Riches Land Commercial trade

2 TYPES of English Colonies
1. PROPRIETARY…was land granted to an individual or group by the British crown and that were allowed full rights of self-government. 2. CHARTER… was land chartered to an individual or group by the British crown  and that were allowed to establish a charter or set of laws that governed the colony for the benefit of England. 3. ROYAL… land administered by a royal governor and council appointed by the British crown, and having are representative assembly elected by the people.

3 *Roanoke Known as “The Lost Colony”
-The 1st English attempt at settlement in America off the coast of N. Carolina. -Began as a Proprietary colony for Walter Raleigh from Queen Elizabeth in 1585. -After dropping off settlers for a second time, they didn’t receive supplies from England for 3 years due to the war with Spain. -With Gov. John White’s return after 3 years, the colony had mysteriously disappeared. Known as “The Lost Colony”

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5 Jamestown What made Jamestown successful… VIRGINIA
Founded in 1607, Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in America. What made Jamestown successful…

6 Off The Tee Where was the first English attempt at settlement and what was it called? Why didn’t they try again until 1607?

7 In The Hole Who gets the credit for helping Jamestown become a success? What was it that allowed it to succeed?

8 Jamestown early struggles and then great leadership.
John Smith takes control “Don’t work, don’t eat” policy Convinced the Powhatan to trade for corn. Saved them.

9 In The Hole What year did the English establish their first colony? What was it called? Why would they struggle to succeed?

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