Review for Chapter 2,Section 2 Quiz

Chapter 2, Section 2

II. An English Settlement

At Jamestown

II. An English Settlement in Jamestown

A. England began establishing colonies in the New World

B. 1607- Virginia Company sent 150 colonists to build a settlement along the present- day Virginian coast

C. Jamestown- the first permanent English colony in America

1. wanted gold, didn’t plant crops

2. By winter 1607- only 39 colonists remained

The first fort at Jamestown was built soon after the English landed at Jamestown Island in May 1607. Because Jamestown Island (actually a penisula) was bordered on three sides by water and had a deep anchorage, it was chosen for the settlement. As it turned out, they couldn't have picked a much worse spot. The land was swampy, the drinking water was bad, and the summers were hot and humid and the winters cold. It was triangular, facing the river and had raised areas in each corner to support cannon. After the palisade was built, the colonists were instructed to build the "public buildings" first, such as the storehouse, church, and guardhouse. During the first few months the colonists lived in tents or makeshift houses. These houses were "wattle and daub" with thatched roofs. Each house probably served to house 6-8 men. The original fort burnt down in January of 1608 and when rebuilt, the shape was changed to a "five square plan", perhaps a pentagonal shape. In 1610, repairs were made to the fort, again making it triangular shape, built of "planckes and strong posts". It had three streets along the palisades,with a marketplace, and three public buildings.

Activities in and about James Fort from 1607 to 1614 centered upon survival, and the demands placed by new settlers constantly

arriving. Military drills became a requirement for all men after 1609. Each man was trained daily in the use of the musket, sword,

and the wearing of armor. Imagine wearing armor in 90 degree heat and under that a woolen suit! The Englishmen didn't consider baths very healthy either. The colonists were trying desperately to make the colony profitable and also tried to transfer their social customs

and beliefs to their new colony.

Life was difficult for the colonists in the early years. About one-third died in the fall of 1607 from dysentery and typhoid fever. The colony depended heavily upon tools and equipment from England. Supply ships from England came erratically and not always when needed.

3. John Smith- took control of colony

a. Powhatan- helped the colonists

b. colony slowly recovered

c. had to return to England due to injury

d. colony grew disorganized without him, but were saved as more

colonists and supplies arrived

4. Order in Jamestown

a. tobacco

b. headright system

c. indentured servants

5. 1619- First Africans arrive

D. Clashes With Native Americans

1. English- drove them away

2. seized land from the Powhatan

3. 1622- Natives fought back

4. Virginia Company forced to send more troops,supplies

5. Virginia becomes royal colony

6. more settlers and troops sent

7. By 1644- nearly 10,000 settlers were there

8. Native population continued to decrease

E. Economic Differences Split Virginia

1. Internal conflict

2. wealthy landowners controlled colonial life

3. freed indentured servants had no money to buy land and had almost no rights

4. many were forced to live on the western edges of Virginia

5. Bacon’s Rebellion- stemmed from govt. refusal to help

Ch 2, S2II. An English Settlement in JamestownA. England began establishing colonies in the New WorldB. 1607- Virginia Company sent 150 colonists to build a settlement along the present- day Virginian coastC. Jamestown- the first permanent English colony in America

1. wanted gold, didn’t plant crops2. By winter 1607- only 39 colonists remained3. John Smith- took control of colony

a. Powhatan- helped the colonistsb. colony slowly recoveredc. had to return to England due to injuryd. colony grew disorganized without him, but were saved as more colonists and supplies arrived

4. Order in Jamestowna. tobaccob. headright systemc. indentured servants

5. 1619- First Africans arriveD. Clashes With Native Americans

1. English- drove them away2. seized land from the Powhatan3. 1622- Natives fought back4. Virginia Company forced to send more troops,supplies5. Virginia becomes royal colony6. more settlers and troops sent7. By 1644- nearly 10,000 settlers were there8. Native population continued to decrease

E. Economic Differences Split Virginia1. Internal conflict2. wealthy landowners controlled colonial life3. freed indentured servants had no money to buy land and had almost no rights4. many were forced to live on the western edges of Virginia5. Bacon’s Rebellion- stemmed from govt. refusal to help