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What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
Which significant event is associated with the year 1621 in Plymouth Colony?
Which significant event is associated with the year 1621 in Plymouth Colony?
What was carved on a fence post upon John White's return to Roanoke Colony?
What was carved on a fence post upon John White's return to Roanoke Colony?
Who introduced tobacco as a cash crop to the Jamestown Colony?
Who introduced tobacco as a cash crop to the Jamestown Colony?
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Which factor contributed to the initial struggles faced by the Jamestown Colony?
Which factor contributed to the initial struggles faced by the Jamestown Colony?
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What key role did Pocahontas play in Jamestown Colony?
What key role did Pocahontas play in Jamestown Colony?
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What did the signatories of the Mayflower Pact agree to do?
What did the signatories of the Mayflower Pact agree to do?
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What was the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
What was the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
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Study Notes
Lost Colony of Roanoke
- Established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, present-day North Carolina.
- Led by Sir Walter Raleigh with Governor John White overseeing the colony.
- Virginia Dare became the first English girl born in America in 1587.
- The colony mysteriously vanished between 1587 and 1590, creating one of America's oldest unsolved mysteries.
- Theories for disappearance include disease, conflict with Native Americans, or relocation.
- John White left for England in search of supplies; his return was delayed due to the war with Spain.
- Returned in 1590 to find the colony abandoned, with only the word "CROATOAN" carved on a fence post and no trace of the settlers.
- John White's detailed drawings offer significant historical insights.
Jamestown Colony
- Founded in 1607 by the Virginia Company of London as the first permanent English settlement in North America.
- Located in present-day Virginia and faced initial struggles with disease, famine, and Native American conflicts.
- Economy centered around the cultivation of tobacco, which became a cash crop.
- Established representative government in 1619, becoming the capital of Virginia.
- Key figures included:
- Captain John Smith, instrumental in colony survival.
- Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, who fostered peace between Native Americans and colonists.
- John Rolfe, who introduced tobacco cultivation and married Pocahontas.
- Sir Thomas Dale, who enforced strict laws for order within the colony.
Plymouth Colony
- Founded in 1620 by English Pilgrims seeking religious freedom, arriving on the Mayflower.
- Landed at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts, facing a harsh winter that led to high mortality in the first year.
- Formed a vital alliance with the Wampanoag tribe, contributing to survival.
- Celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621, marking a key cultural moment.
- The Mayflower Pact, signed on November 11, 1620, served as the first governing document of Plymouth Colony.
- Established a social contract for self-government, emphasizing laws for the colony's general good and the election of leaders.
- Influenced later governing documents, including the U.S. Constitution, reflecting the settlers' desire for democratic governance.
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Explore the intriguing histories of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the Jamestown Colony. Discover the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers and the challenges faced by the first permanent English settlement in North America. Unravel the stories and theories surrounding these significant early American colonies.
