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What were the reasons why the Jamestown settlers came to America • The first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown, founded in 1607 as an economic venture. Jamestown • Jamestown was primarily an economic venture. • The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London financed the settlement of Jamestown. • Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607. VS.3b Jamestown - Geography and Location The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by b) describing how geography influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown. Where is Jamestown located When the settlers arrived in 1607, Jamestown was located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the James River. Today, Jamestown is located on an island in the James River. Why did the settlers choose the site at Jamestown Reasons for site choice • The location could be easily defended from attack by sea (Spanish). • The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. • They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.
VS.3c Importance of the Charters of the Virginia Company The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by c) identifying the importance of the charters of the Virginia Company of London in establishing the Jamestown settlement. What was the importance of the charters of the Virginia Company of London to the Jamestown settlement Importance of Virginia charters The King of England granted charters to the Virginia Company of London. • The charters gave the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in North America. • The first charter of the Virginia Company of London established companies to begin colonies in the New World. • The charters extended English rights to the colonists VS.3d Virginia Assembly (1619) -First Representative Legislative Body The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by d) identifying the importance of the Virginia Assembly (1619) as the first representative legislative body in English America. What was this system of government called As Jamestown grew, the system of government evolved. System of government • In 1619, the governor of Virginia called a meeting of the Virginia Assembly. The Assembly included two citizen representatives (called “burgesses”) from each of the divisions of Virginia, the governor’s council, and the governor. (At that time, only adult men were considered citizens.) • By the 1640s, the burgesses became a separate legislative body, called the Virginia House of Burgesses.
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