John Smith and Jamestown Colony

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Who was John Smith?

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A soldier and adventurer

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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In what year did John Smith join the Virginia Company?

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1606

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What was the primary goal of many English colonists in Jamestown?

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To find gold

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What was the name of the colony founded by the Virginia Company?

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Jamestown

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Who granted the charter to the Virginia Company to found a colony?

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King James I

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Explain why many colonists at Jamestown died during the early years of the settlement.

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They did not worry about growing food

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Describe the role of the Powhatan inhabitants in the survival of the Jamestown colonists.

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They offered the colonists food.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What was the impact of John Smith's leadership on the Jamestown colony?

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The colony slowly recovered.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Analyze the consequences of John Smith's injury and return to England on the Jamestown settlement.

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The settlement grew disorganized

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the joint-stock company model used by the Virginia Company in funding the Jamestown colony.

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It allowed for pooling of resources but had mixed results.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking