The document summarizes the early history of European exploration and settlement in North America, focusing on England's first colonies in Virginia. It describes England's first settlement on Roanoke Island under Sir Walter Raleigh. It then discusses the founding of Jamestown in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement, noting the difficulties colonists faced with disease, harsh winters, and lack of food and water. It highlights the roles of John Smith and Pocahontas in establishing relations with local Native Americans and finding food sources. The summary concludes that tobacco eventually became a cash crop and indentured servants were used to meet labor demands, while self-government began through the establishment of the House of Burgesses.

1. The New World

3. Some Reasons for Exploration Build Empires Sea Route Gold

4. We found new land. Now what? What could the countries from Europe do to keep the land that was claimed for them?

5. Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Her majesty, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, has appointed you to establish a colony in the New World. Decide what you need to do to make your mission successful.

6. Roanoke Island England’s first attempt at a settlement Sir Walter Raleigh

7. Roanoke Island John White Read page 156 to find out more

8. Meanwhile, back in Europe…

9. Spain vs. England

10. … and the winner is Sir Francis Drake

11. Back to the colony… King James I of England Virginia Company of London Charter—a document that permitted colonists to settle on land claimed by their ruler. Colony called Virginia Jamestown– the first permanent English settlement

12. Jamestown Settlement

13. “ A very fit place for erecting a city.” John Smith

14. Land was low and swampy Air filled with mosquitoes carrying diseases River water was not healthy to drink

15. Gold, Gold, Gold Many settlers were so focused on finding gold that they didn’t plan for harsh winters.

16. “ He that will not work, shall not eat.” John Smith

17. Chief Powhatan John Smith began trading with Chief Powhatan of the Powhatan People. Corn helped keep the people alive. John Smith had people dig wells for fresh water and build homes for shelter. Chief Powhatan’s daughter was Pocahontas.

18. John Rolfe Married Pocahontas and found a way for the colonies to make money! Marrying Pocahontas helped keep peace between the English and Native Americans.

19. Cash Crop Tobacco

20. We need more people! Since there was now a large demand for tobacco and other crops, the colonists needed more people to work on the farms. Indentured Servants were used to do the work. They agreed to work for someone for a certain period of time and then they would be able to buy their own land when they were finished being servants.

21. The House of Burgesses The Virginia Company wanted more people from England to come live in the colony. They established the “House of Burgesses,” which would allow the people of the colony to make their own laws. This is how the tradition of “self-government” in the English colonies began!

22. Jamestown was on its way to become a great settlement!