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What was the Virginia House of Burgesses, and why was it important Virginia House of Burgesses • The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislative body in America giving settlers the opportunity to control their own government. • It became the General Assembly of Virginia, which continues to this day. VS.3e Arrival of Africans and Women The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by e) identifying the importance of the arrival of Africans and women to the Jamestown settlement. What was the impact of the arrival of women on the Jamestown settlement • Jamestown became a more diverse colony by 1620. The arrival of women in 1620 made it possible for the settlers to establish families and a more permanent settlement at Jamestown. What was the impact of the arrival of Africans on the Jamestown settlement • Africans arrived in Jamestown against their will. It is believed that they arrived as baptized Christians and therefore were labeled indentured servants for a period of 5 to 7 years. • The arrival of Africans made it possible to expand the tobacco economy.
VS.3f Hardships at Jamestown The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by f) describing the hardships faced by settlers at Jamestown and the changes that took place to ensure survival. What hardships did the Jamestown settlers face The English colonists found life in Jamestown harder than they had expected. Hardships faced by the settlers • The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. • The settlers lacked some skills necessary to provide for themselves. • Many settlers died of starvation and disease. What changes took place to ensure survival Changes that ensured survival • The arrival of two supply ships, the forced work program and strong leadership of Captain John Smith, and the emphasis on self-sustaining agriculture ensured survival of the colony. VS.3g Powhatans and Settlers – Friendly Relationship becomes a Hostile Relationship The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by g) describing the interactions between the English settlers and the Powhatan people, including the contributions of the Powhatans to the survival of the settlers. How did the Powhatan people and the English settlers interact The Powhatan people contributed to the survival of the Jamestown settlers in several ways. • Captain John Smith initiated trading relationships with the Powhatans. • The Powhatan people and the English settlers at Jamestown established trading relationships and for a while had positive interactions. • The Powhatans traded food, furs, and leather with the English in exchange for tools, pots, guns, and other goods. • Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed the English and American Indians (First Americans) could live in harmony. • Pocahontas began a friendship with the colonists that helped them survive. • The Powhatans introduced new crops to the English, including corn and tobacco.
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