VA Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US? Walter Raleigh and his colonists tried to settle the East Coast and failed twice
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
The fertile soil, crops and the water on the land.
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
Powhatan and his Indian tribe
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face? The mosquitoes which infected the settlers and Indians and caused a lot of sickness.
What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit? The Tobacco plant
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion? The settlers began to create plantations on the Indians land and kicked them off.
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion: Bacon asked the Governor if he could fight the Indians but the governor denied his request, and then Bacon overthrew the governor and fought the Indians anyways.
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