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Europeans arrive in the new World

Europeans arrive in the new World. But first, the Asians!. Spain in the New World. French. British Colonies in North America. Settling Jamestown. Jamestown was primarily an economic venture. The Virginia Company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown . (Stockholders)

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Europeans arrive in the new World

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  1. Europeans arrive in the new World But first, the Asians!

  2. Spain in the New World

  3. French British Colonies in North America

  4. Settling Jamestown

  5. Jamestownwas primarily an economic venture. • The Virginia Company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown. (Stockholders) • Jamestownbecame the 1st permanent English settlement in North America in 1607. England wanted to establish an American colony Wealth! POWER! PROFITS!!!

  6. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607.

  7. Africans arrived in Jamestown against their will. • It is believed that they arrived as baptized Christians and so were labeled indentured servants (rather than slaves) for a period of 5 to 7 years. • The arrival of Africans made it possible to expand the tobacco economy. $$$ • The arrival of women in 1620 allowed settlers to establish families and a more permanent settlement at Jamestown.

  8. Hardships Faced By Settlers • The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. • The settlers lacked the skills necessary to provide for themselves. • Many settlers died of starvation and disease. “The Starving Time.”

  9. Captain John Smith • As leader of the Jamestown Colony he helped to restore order with one simple rule • “He that will not work, will not eat.” • He also initiated trading relationships with the Powhatan Indian tribes lead by Chief Powhatan. • However, due to an injury he left the colony to return to England in 1609.

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