English Settlements
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This flashcard set explores the key factors that contributed to the growth of English colonization in North America, focusing on the establishment of Jamestown in 1607. Learners will practice identifying significant events, such as the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and economic factors like population growth and the Virginia Company's role. The set also covers the challenges faced by early colonists, including food shortages during the 'Starving Time' and the importance of figures like Captain John Smith and John Rolfe in ensuring the colony's survival and economic success through tobacco cultivation.
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Factors leading to England's colonization growth
Defeat of the Spanish Armada, population growth, and joint stock companies.
Card 2
Defeat of which fleet aided English colonization?
The Spanish Armada.
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What economic factor contributed to England's colonization?
Population growth and economic development.
Card 4
What company did King James I charter?
Virginia Company (joint-stock).
Card 5
What year was the first permanent English colony established?
1607.
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What was the first permanent English colony in North America?
Jamestown.
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What hardships did early colonists face in Virginia?
Indigenous attacks by Powhatan, famine, and disease.
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Who was the leader that helped Jamestown survive?
Captain John Smith.
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What industry did John Rolfe establish in Virginia?
The tobacco industry.
Card 10
Who was president of Jamestown during the Starving Time?
George Percy.
Card 11
What event is referred to as the 'Starving Time'?
The winter of 1609-10 when food shortages were severe.
Card 12
What did many settlers prioritize over farming and hunting?
Gold.