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Understanding Jamestown: England's First Permanent Settlement and Its Historical Significance

This lesson explores Jamestown, England’s first permanent settlement established in 1607. It covers the challenges faced by settlers, including struggles for survival, the role of Captain John Smith, and the importance of Pocahontas. Additionally, it examines the reasons for colonization, the concept of mercantilism, and the innovative practices that helped the colony thrive, such as tobacco cultivation. Students will engage with political cartoons and primary sources, reinforcing key concepts through discussions and review questions.

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Understanding Jamestown: England's First Permanent Settlement and Its Historical Significance

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  1. Thursday, Sept. 12 1. Get out your History Spiral put your binder on the floor 2. These kids need to turn in the political cartoon: Cali M., Brandon S. 3. These kids need to turn in the Jamestown primary source: David S., Cali M., Nathan K., Cooper O., Connor C., Taylor M., Brandon S., Karissa L., Adriana M., Zach M., Eduardo N., Garrett I., Tori J., Katelyn K, Moises M., Billy T., Caleb B. 4. Update your Table of Contents Date Title Entry # 9/9 Warm up questions 10 9/9 Roanoke video worksheet 11 9/11 Jamestown notes 12 9/12 Unit 1 test review 13 4. Turn to entry #12

  2. Sept. 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDOrzF7B2Kg&feature=youtu.be

  3. What was Jamestown? #12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p-bWA1FOqs&feature=youtu.be

  4. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement

  5. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement

  6. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement -Founded by the Virginia Company with King James I permission (charter)

  7. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement -Founded by the Virginia Company with King James I permission (charter) -Purpose: to make money for the investors (joint-stock company) and England (mercantilism – the colonies are to supply raw materials and markets for the mother country) • People

  8. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement -Founded by the Virginia Company with King James I permission (charter) -Purpose: to make money for the investors (joint-stock company) and England (mercantilism – the colonies are to supply raw materials and markets for the mother country) • People -Captain John Smith took charge after the winter killed 2/3rd of the settlers imposed a work ethic

  9. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement -Founded by the Virginia Company with King James I permission (charter) -Purpose: to make money for the investors (joint-stock company) and England (mercantilism – the colonies are to supply raw materials and markets for the mother country) • People -Captain John Smith took charge after the winter killed 2/3rd of the settlers imposed a work ethic -Pocahontas Powhatan Indian who befriended the English

  10. What was Jamestown? • Jamestown -England’s 1st permanent settlement -est. 1607 as a trading settlement -Founded by the Virginia Company with King James I permission (charter) -Purpose: to make money for the investors (joint-stock company) • People -Captain John Smith took charge after the winter killed 2/3rd of the settlers imposed a work ethic -Pocahontas Powhatan Indian who befriended the English -John Rolf developed a high grade of tobacco – “saved” Jamestown married Pocahontas

  11. What was Jamestown? III. Seeds of Democracy -Virginia Co. needed more colonists to grow tobacco and Capitalism

  12. What was Jamestown? III. Seeds of Democracy -Virginia Co. needed more colonists to grow tobacco and Capitalism -To entice people to go they offered the following:

  13. What was Jamestown? III. Seeds of Democracy -Virginia Co. needed more colonists to grow tobacco and Capitalism -To entice people to go they offered the following: 1. Political freedom – representative government

  14. What was Jamestown? III. Seeds of Democracy -Virginia Co. needed more colonists to grow tobacco and Capitalism -To entice people to go they offered the following: 1. Political freedom – representative government (House of Burgesses – company chose the council and governor and then each town elected two men to serve in the assembly)

  15. What was Jamestown? III. Seeds of Democracy -Virginia Co. needed more colonists to grow tobacco and Capitalism -To entice people to go they offered the following: 1. Political freedom – representative government (House of Burgesses – company chose the council and governor and then each town elected two men to serve in the assembly) 2. Economic freedom – private ownership of land Write 4 questions then your summary Summary:

  16. Review: Explorer Test #13 In your notes highlight the following concepts and answers: Transatlantic slave trade (slavery) Northwest Passage Mercantilism Columbian Exchange House of Burgesses Who were first enslaved by Europeans? (look at Columbus reading) Why did Europeans turn to Africa for forced labor? What were the causes of exploration? What were the effects of exploration? What led to deaths of millions of Native Americans? What is Christopher Columbus “credited” with involving the New World? What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he sailed west? Who could vote in Jamestown? Study entries #7,9,12 in your spiral

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