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Social Studies Week 8 & 9
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02/25/2021

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House of Burgesses
Definition
is where elected representatives of English colonists first assembled to debate and solve common problems and pass laws in the new colony of Virginia
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Which crop transformed the Jamestown economy
Definition
Tobacco
Term
What happened to people of Jamestown when supply ships did no arrive with their food?
Definition
Starvation and disease
Term
Who said, "He who does not work, shall not eat?
Definition
Captain John Smith
Term
What type of leader John Smith was
Definition
Military
Term
What change in the charter suddenly allowed Jamestown to grow and thrive?
Definition
Virginia Company encouraged families to settle in Jamestown, it gave property rights to individuals.
Term
The Mayflower compact is an example of what type of government?
Definition
Self Government
Term
Why did the Pilgrims set up temporary rules?
Definition
to create order so the colony wouldn't fail
Term
What was the Mayflower used for after the Pilgrims landed
Definition
A hospital and a home
Term
What did the Pilgrims do to avoid starvation in 1621?
Definition
They made a treaty with Wampanoag for land and food
Term
What caused the Mayflower to go off of its course?
Definition
A great storm
Term
What did the charter for the London company promise?
Definition
They would have the rights and privileges of Englishmen.
Term
Which Wampanoag person was the first to greet the colonist?
Definition
Somoset
Term
How did Squanto know English
Definition
He was kidnapped and taken to Europe
Term
Why is it important to historians today, that Bradford kept records?
Definition
We can study how Plymouth Colony grew to be successful.
Term
What was the Mayflower Compact?
Definition
it was an agreement that created laws for Mayflower Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims alike for the good of their new colony
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Why did the Separatists leave England?
Definition
they decided to leave England and start a settlement of their own so that they could practice their religion freely.
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Why was John Smith important to Jamestown?
Definition
He proved skillful at securing food from the Virginia Indians. His leadership helped the colony survive and grow
Term
Why was Pocahontas important to Jamestown?
Definition
she married John Rolfe and they started a family. Population increased and Jamestown became a community.
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Why was John Rolfe important to Jamestown?
Definition
He transformed the profits of the Virginia company with the introduction of tobacco. He changed the rules for Jamestown to allow families.
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