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1 Early English Settlements Ch. 3, Sec. 1 Vocabulary Charterheadrightburgesses Expandjoint-stock company

2 The Spanish Armada 2 causes of conflict caused war between England & Spain: 2 causes of conflict caused war between England & Spain: 1.____________________ 2.____________________ King Philip II of Spain wanted to put Catholic ruler on throne of England. King Philip II of Spain wanted to put Catholic ruler on throne of England. –Didnt recognize Protestant ruler, _______________. ______________ attacked Spanish ships/ports. ______________ attacked Spanish ships/ports. Philip thought Drake should be punished... instead, she knighted him!!! Philip thought Drake should be punished... instead, she knighted him!!! Philip sent Spanish _______, but England defeated them. Philip sent Spanish _______, but England defeated them.

3 Lost Colony of Roanoke Defeat of Armada marked end of Spanish rule on seas... it cleared way for ________ to start colonies in N.A. Defeat of Armada marked end of Spanish rule on seas... it cleared way for ________ to start colonies in N.A. Queen Elizabeth gave _________________ right Queen Elizabeth gave _________________ right to claim land in N.A. Scouts found Roanoke Island off coast of N. Carolina. Scouts found Roanoke Island off coast of N. Carolina. Sent 100 men, but had difficult winter & returned to England. Sent 100 men, but had difficult winter & returned to England. 1587sent men, women, & children. 1587sent men, women, & children. John White led the groupshortly after arriving, his daughter gave birth to __________________, first English child born in N.A. John White led the groupshortly after arriving, his daughter gave birth to __________________, first English child born in N.A. White returned to England for supplies. White returned to England for supplies. Journey ended up taking him 3 years. Journey ended up taking him 3 years. Upon his return, Roanoke was deserted. Upon his return, Roanoke was deserted. Found the word _____________ carved on tree trunk/gate post. Found the word _____________ carved on tree trunk/gate post. Tried searching, but to no availRoanoke colonists Tried searching, but to no availRoanoke colonists never seen!

4 The Virginia Company Idea for starting colonies in N.A. re-emerged 19 yrs later in 1606. Idea for starting colonies in N.A. re-emerged 19 yrs later in 1606. Several groups sought __________= documents granting the right to organize settlements in an area, from King James I. Several groups sought __________= documents granting the right to organize settlements in an area, from King James I. Group of merchants, the _________________, received charter. Group of merchants, the _________________, received charter. It was a joint-stock company = investors bought stock, or partial ownership in the company in return for share in future profits. It was a joint-stock company = investors bought stock, or partial ownership in the company in return for share in future profits. Dec. 1606sent 144 settlers. Dec. 1606sent 144 settlers. April 1607ships entered Chesapeake Bay & sailed up river into the bay. April 1607ships entered Chesapeake Bay & sailed up river into the bay. Named river the James River & their new settlement ___________. Named river the James River & their new settlement ___________. Colonists faced ________ & __________. Colonists faced ________ & __________. Survived its first 2 years b/c of 27 yr. old ____________. Survived its first 2 years b/c of 27 yr. old ____________.

5 Jamestown Survives Smith forced settlers to work & explore area. Smith forced settlers to work & explore area. Sought trade w/Nat. Americans led by Chief Powhatan. Sought trade w/Nat. Americans led by Chief Powhatan. 3 types of trouble: 3 types of trouble: 1.When Smith returned from England, Jamestown lacked strong leader. 2.Winter of 1609-1610 became known as ________________. 3.Fighting w/Nat. Americans broke out. Colonists finally figured out way to make money for investors: Colonists finally figured out way to make money for investors: Grow _____________, using type of seed from West Indies. Grow _____________, using type of seed from West Indies.

6 Jamestown Survives Colony of Virginia prospered & Colony of Virginia prospered & Relations w/Nat. Americans got better after John _______ married Chief Powhatans daughter, _________________. Relations w/Nat. Americans got better after John _______ married Chief Powhatans daughter, _________________. Land ownership expanded when V.C. gave ____________. Land ownership expanded when V.C. gave ____________. Headright______________________________________________. Headright______________________________________________. Colonists participated in govt.: Colonists participated in govt.: ________________________ met in 1619. ________________________ met in 1619. Burgesses were representatives of colonys towns & could make local laws for colony. Burgesses were representatives of colonys towns & could make local laws for colony. 1620sV.C. faced financial troubles... so... 1624, King James canceled the charter & made Jamestown Englands first royal colony in America. 1620sV.C. faced financial troubles... so... 1624, King James canceled the charter & made Jamestown Englands first royal colony in America.


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