1. Helton/Hurst U.S. History Chapter 3 Section 1
Early Colonization

2. Standards
8.2.spi.4. recognize the economic activities of early America (i.e., agriculture, industry, and service).
8.5.spi.7. recognize the historical impacts of European settlement in North America.

3. Vocabulary
Sir Walter Raleigh — founder of England’s first American colony
mercantilism — economic system that European nations used to enrich their treasuries
Jamestown — first permanent English settlement in North America
John Smith — leader of the Jamestown colony
headright — land grant given to one who could pay his or her way to the colonies
indentured servant — one who worked for a set time without pay in exchange for a free passage to America
House of Burgesses — the Virginia assembly, which was the first representative assembly in the American colonies

4. Open Seas
The English defeat of the Spanish Armada ended Spanish control of the seas.
England and other European nations could begin colonies in North America because it was now safe to sail the waters.

5. Mercantilism 8.2.spi.4. recognize the economic activities of early America

6. Jamestown (8.5.spi.7. recognize the historical impacts of European settlement in North America)
Founded in 1607 on the Chesapeake Bay.
-first permanent settlement in North America.
-Settlers struggled from disease and Natives.
-searched for gold instead of building houses and growing crops.
-Led by John Smith

7. Jamestown’s Economy
- Unable to find gold, the settlers turned to Tobacco.
Tobacco was in demand in England and Europe.
It ensured the colonies survival economically.

8. Jamestown Government
The Virginia Company allowed a representative government in which ten towns in the colony each sent two representatives, or burgesses, to an assembly.
The assembly made local laws.
The House of Burgesses met for the first time on July 30, 1619.
In 1619 ninety women were sent to Jamestown so that families could form and the population could increase.

9. Benefits and Risks of Colonization 8. 5. spi. 7
Benefits and Risks of Colonization 8.5.spi.7. recognize the historical impacts of European settlement in North America
Wealth created for England.
Provided job opportunities
Benefits
Investors lose money if colony fails.
Colonists suffer if not prepared.
Risks

10. Review Questions Why did the English want to colonize America?
What events saved Jamestown from destruction?
What powers belonged to the House of Burgess?