The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown
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What was the goal of the Virginia Company?
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Of the 108 men bound for Jamestown, ½ were gentlemen and ½ were commoners. Describe the differences between the two groups.
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How long did the voyage to Jamestown end up taking? Why?
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What country controlled most of South America’s coast?
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What was the English settler’s greatest fear when they first arrived?
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Describe the Englishmen’s armor and tell why the Natives had an advantage against them despite the heavy gear.
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It took a well-trained English soldier 30 seconds to re-load his musket. How many arrows could a well-trained Native warrior shoot in that time?
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Describe “Guerrilla Warfare.”
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How many trees did the settlers cut down in order to build their fort? How long did it take?
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In 5 months, fewer than 50 of the original 108 men were still alive. What did they have left to eat?
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What effect did the “worst drought in 700 years” have on the “fresh” water of the James River?
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What have forensic archaeologists been able to determine about the man who was buried outside the fort?
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Explain John Smith’s role and how he was able to solve the growing problem in Jamestown.
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What trouble were “gentlemen” posing for John Smith?
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With fewer than 50 settlers still alive, they executed an able bodied man. Why?
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What “treasure” did the Jamestown Settlers find instead of the gold they were expecting?
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Describe John Smith’s leadership skills.
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Several shiploads of new “recruits” including women, came to Jamestown in the first few years of the colony. Would you have come? Why?
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What do you think would have been the three most important qualities for Jamestown settlers to have? Explain.
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The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown
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What was the goal of the Virginia Company?
Of the 108 men bound for Jamestown, ½ were gentlemen and ½ were commoners. Describe the differences between the two groups.
3. How long did the voyage to Jamestown end up taking? Why?
What country controlled most of South America’s coast?
What was the English settler’s greatest fear when they first arrived?
Describe the Englishmen’s armor and tell why the Natives had an advantage against them despite the heavy gear.
It took a well-trained English soldier 30 seconds to re-load his musket. How many arrows could a well-trained Native warrior shoot in that time?
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Describe “Guerrilla Warfare.”
How many trees did the settlers cut down in order to build their fort? How long did it take?
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In 5 months, fewer than 50 of the original 108 men were still alive. What did they have left to eat?
What effect did the “worst drought in 700 years” have on the “fresh” water of the James River?
What have forensic archaeologists been able to determine about the man who was buried outside the fort?
Explain John Smith’s role and how he was able to solve the growing problem in Jamestown.
What trouble were “gentlemen” posing for John Smith?
With fewer than 50 settlers still alive, they executed an able bodied man. Why?
What “treasure” did the Jamestown Settlers find instead of the gold they were expecting?
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Describe John Smith’s leadership skills.
Several shiploads of new “recruits” including women, came to Jamestown in the first few years of the colony. Would you have come? Why?
19. What do you think would have been the three most important qualities for Jamestown settlers to have? Explain.