Roanoke Island Settlement Quiz
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What principle did John Smith enforce regarding food distribution in Jamestown?

  • Those who didn't work would not eat. (correct)
  • Only the leaders would eat well.
  • Food was to be shared equally among all settlers.
  • Everyone would receive equal rations regardless of work.

    • What significant event occurred in 1609 involving the colonists of Jamestown?

  • The arrival of the first enslaved Africans.
  • The establishment of the first legislature.
  • The introduction of tobacco as a cash crop.
  • The colonists attempted to leave, but returned with new supplies. (correct)

    • Who were the first indentured servants in Jamestown working to cultivate tobacco?

  • Native Americans
  • Enslaved Africans
  • Borrowed laborers from England (correct)
  • Free landowners

    • What was the primary cash crop developed in Virginia by John Rolfe?

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Virginia Company's charter change in 1624?

    <p>It was revoked due to debt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a unique aspect of the House of Burgesses established in Jamestown in 1619?

    <p>It was the first legislature of elected representatives in North America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major conflict occurred in March 1622 involving Native Americans?

    <p>They killed 25% of the European settlers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception about Nathaniel Bacon's rebellion is stated in the content?

    <p>It had nothing to do with livestock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first European born in America?

    <p>Virginia Dare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John White find upon his return to Roanoke Island?

    <p>A message 'CROATOAN'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the failure of the Roanoke settlement?

    <p>Most settlers refused to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it challenging for John White to return to Roanoke Island?

    <p>He had to gather supplies in England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the settlers of Roanoke Island mainly rely on for financial support?

    <p>Joint stock companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental condition at Roanoke Island posed a serious health risk?

    <p>Swamps and mosquitoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the direct consequences of the harsh winter faced by the settlers?

    <p>Decreased food supplies and morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion did White draw from the messages he found at the deserted settlement?

    <p>The settlers joined the Croatan Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons Bacon and his men attacked Jamestown?

    <p>To protest the lack of retaliation against Native American attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the conclusion of Bacon's Rebellion?

    <p>Bacon's death from dysentery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable consequence of Bacon's Rebellion for the planter class?

    <p>They gained more rights while remaining in power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of colony was Maryland established as?

    <p>Proprietary colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded in managing the colony of Maryland after Lord Baltimore's death?

    <p>Cecil Calvert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incentive did Cecil Calvert offer to married couples who settled in Maryland?

    <p>100 acres of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation occurred in Maryland's demographics over time?

    <p>It shifted to a predominantly Protestant population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying factor may have influenced Bacon's motivations for rebellion?

    <p>A desire for personal vendetta against Governor Berkeley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of cash crops were primarily grown in the Carolinas?

    <p>Rice, indigo, and tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant demographic change in the Carolinas by 1720?

    <p>Enslaved Africans outnumbered European settlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Carolina become a royal colony and split into North and South Carolina?

    <p>1729</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons for establishing Georgia?

    <p>To serve as a buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was primarily envisioned to populate Georgia?

    <p>English debtors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cash crops in contrast to subsistence crops?

    <p>They are produced solely for selling purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What canals were essential for the trade of the Carolinas?

    <p>Trade routes from the West Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural practice was most indicative of the wealth generated in the Carolinas?

    <p>Cultivation of cash crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Roanoke Island Settlement

    • In 1587, 100 settlers arrived at Roanoke Island led by John White.
    • Virginia Dare, White's granddaughter, was the first European born in America.
    • John White returned to England for supplies but took nearly 3 years to return.
    • Upon his return, he found the settlement deserted, with "CROATOAN" carved into wood and "CRO" on a tree.
    • White assumed the settlers integrated with the Croatan Indians on Hatteras Island but could not confirm due to stormy weather.
    • Joint stock companies financed colonies, allowing shared profits and risks among investors.

    Challenges of Jamestown

    • Settlers faced severe hardships due to swampy land, uncooperative gentlemen, harsh winters, and unwelcoming Native Americans.
    • The swamp environment led to diseases, particularly from mosquitoes.
    • John Smith emerged as a leader, enforcing work requirements to ensure survival.
    • In 1609, colonists attempted to leave Jamestown but returned upon meeting a supply ship.
    • Tobacco was cultivated by John Rolfe and Pocahontas, leading to Virginia's first profitable export.

    Labor in Virginia

    • The Virginia Company offered free land to attract settlers to Jamestown.
    • Indentured servants initially worked the tobacco fields; in 1619, enslaved Africans were introduced.
    • A Native American attack in March 1622 resulted in the deaths of 25% of Jamestown's population.
    • The first House of Burgesses, a representative legislature, was established in 1619.
    • In 1624, the Virginia Company's charter was revoked due to debt.

    Bacon's Rebellion

    • Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion with indentured servants and slaves against Governor William Berkeley's government.
    • The rebellion stemmed from frustration over local Native American attacks and perceived government neglect.
    • Bacon's forces attacked Jamestown; his death from dysentery led to the rebellion's collapse and the hanging of his followers.
    • Although it appeared to be a revolt against royal control, it highlighted tensions between white landowners and the government.

    Proprietary Colonies and Maryland

    • Maryland was established as a proprietary colony for Catholics, managed by Cecil Calvert after Lord Baltimore's death.
    • Settlers received 100 acres in exchange for settling, resulting in a largely Protestant population.
    • King Charles II granted land in the Carolinas to eight supporters for agriculture and trade with the West Indies.

    Economic Development in the Carolinas

    • Cash crops in the Carolinas, such as rice and indigo, required significant labor forces.
    • By 1720, enslaved Africans outnumbered Europeans in Carolina settlements.
    • In 1729, the colonies were split into North and South Carolina.

    Establishment of Georgia

    • Georgia served as a strategic buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida.
    • Initially intended as a debtor colony, it did not fulfill this vision in practice.
    • The development of cash crops shifted the farming focus in Georgia away from small farms to larger commercial operations.

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    Test your knowledge about the Roanoke Island settlement of 1587, led by John White. Discover key details about the first European born in America, Virginia Dare, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding this historic event. This quiz will challenge your understanding of early American history.

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