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English Colonies in North America

Jamestown. English Colonies in North America. Roanoke. Roanoke was one of the first attempts the English government made to start a colony in America Two attempts were made at starting a colony on Roanoke 1585 – settlers returned England 1587 – the settler

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English Colonies in North America

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  1. Jamestown English Colonies in North America

  2. Roanoke • Roanoke was one of the first attempts the English government made to start a colony in America • Two attempts were made at starting a colony on Roanoke • 1585 – settlers returned England • 1587 – the settler mysteriously disappear

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  4. Jamestown • Jamestown was the first successful English colony/settlement in America • Jamestown was founded in 1607 • The colony was founded and financed by the Virginia Company of London • There were 144 original settlers

  5. Jamestown • Jamestown's early history • Near disaster • It was mostly populated by men • Settlers spent their time searching for gold and silver • Settlers did not plant crops • The next winter more than one-third of the colonists died

  6. Jamestown • 1608 - John Smith appointed to lead the colony • Enforces strict order • Brings stability to the colony • “If you will not work you will not eat.” • Smith was taken captive by the Powhatan • He escaped execution with the help of Pocahontas • 1609 – Smith is wounded and returns to England

  7. Jamestown

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