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Jamestown

Jamestown. 1607. History of Jamestown. Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607. It was the first successful colony in North America. The settlers were English & came to acquire land & money. The settlers were not prepared for the challenging lifestyle.

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Jamestown

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  1. Jamestown 1607

  2. History of Jamestown • Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607. • It was the first successful colony in North America. • The settlers were English & came to acquire land & money. • The settlers were not prepared for the challenging lifestyle. • Most of the settlers died the first year.

  3. History of Jamestown (con’t.) • “The Starving Time” marked 9 months of death and disease due to the settlers inability to grow enough food. • John Smith (the leader of the settlement) eventually brought order to Jamestown. • He imposed rules that forced settlers to work rather than forage for the gold that was rumored to be in the land. • “He who shall not work, neither shall he eat.”

  4. History of Jamestown (con’t.) • Native American tribes (e.g. Powhatans) in the area helped the settlement survive. • The settlement began to flourish when the settlers learned to farm and refine tobacco. • This unhealthy habit was wildly popular in Europe and Virginia tobacco was considered high quality.

  5. Jamestown: The Myth • There is still much debate on the role of Pocahontas. • She did exist but whether or not she saved the life of John Smith is contested. Some believe her “rescue” of Smith was strictly ceremonial & staged. • She did marry John Rolfe in 1614 (the same year as the first sale of Virginia tobacco).

  6. The Dark Side of Jamestown • Relations with the Powhatans ranged from friendly to hostile. • Settlers intentionally poisoned natives at one point, instantly killing 200. • Jamestown residents also established the first native reservation. • African slaves were also purchased in 1619.

  7. Maps of John Smith’s Voyages

  8. Village of Pomeiooc: An Algonkian Village

  9. Jamestown Resources • Timeline & history of Jamestown: http://www.historian.org/local/jamstwnva.htm • Interactive site by National Geographic: http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/jamestown/ • History of Jamestown: http://www.apva.org/history/index.html • Virtual exhibits of Jamestown settlement: http://www.virtualjamestown.org/ • Stories of the Jamestown settlers & a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown: http://www.jamestown1607.org/home.asp

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