VA Review

VA Settlement Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
Walter Raleigh took a charter and tried to make a Modern day NC coast colony twice but failed twice.

Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
They settled in Jamestown because in 1619 VA company offered 50 acres of free land for farming.

What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
The colonist dealt with the Powhatan Indians.

What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
The hardships that the colonist had to face were the insects and the diseases that they bought, so that while they were sick they could not tend to their crops.

What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit? He only crop that turned a profit was tobacco in 1616.

What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
The effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion were that the Indians were enraged and fought the colonist in both 1632 and 1644 the Indians killed most but were defeated by disease.
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion: In 1675 war broke out against the Indians and the settlers were led by bacon. Bacon asked the governor to help him but he said no, so Bacon rebelled against him and removed him. He later was put back.