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What was John Smith's focus during his time as president of the Jamestown council?
What was John Smith's focus during his time as president of the Jamestown council?
- Making a profit for the Virginia Company
- Exploring and mapping the region around Jamestown
- Trading with the natives to increase the English food supply
- Stabilizing the colony and increasing exports (correct)
What was the result of John Smith's policy in Jamestown?
What was the result of John Smith's policy in Jamestown?
- The natives stopped trading with the English
- The colony became richer and more stable (correct)
- The English food supply decreased
- The colony became more dependent on the Virginia Company
What happened to John Smith in 1609?
What happened to John Smith in 1609?
- He was elected as president of the Jamestown council
- He was badly injured in an explosion and returned to England (correct)
- He was removed from his position as president
- He discovered a new region to explore and map
Why was the Virginia Company concerned about the Jamestown colony?
Why was the Virginia Company concerned about the Jamestown colony?
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What was John Smith's role in 1608?
What was John Smith's role in 1608?
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Study Notes
Aftermath of Smith's Capture
- The year following Smith's capture was relatively peaceful, allowing him to explore and map the region around Jamestown.
- Smith successfully traded with the natives to increase the English food supply, showcasing his diplomatic skills.
Smith's Presidency
- In September 1608, the Jamestown council elected John Smith as president.
- As president, Smith focused on stabilizing the colony, introducing policies to ensure its survival.
- He implemented a "work or starve" policy, encouraging settlers to contribute to the colony's growth.
- Smith searched for raw materials to export, aiming to establish a profitable trade.
The Virginia Company's Concerns
- The Virginia Company began to express concerns about the colony's failure to generate a profit.
- Despite Smith's efforts, the colony's financial struggles persisted.
Smith's Injury and Departure
- John Smith suffered a severe injury in an explosion, which prompted his return to England.
- This event marked the end of Smith's presidency and his time in Jamestown.
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Learn about John Smith's presidency in Jamestown from 1608 to 1609. Discover how he stabilized the colony, implemented policies, and traded with the natives.
