The Arrival of the First Africans in Jamestown

The video explores the complex legacy of Governor George Yardley, who played a pivotal role in both the establishment of democracy and the introduction of slavery in English America. It highlights the arrival of the first Africans in Jamestown, including a woman named Angela, and discusses the ongoing archaeological efforts to uncover more about their lives. The narrative underscores the paradox of democracy's beginnings alongside the origins of slavery and racism.

What significant event is Governor George Yardley associated with before the arrival of the first Africans?

• Founding the city of Jamestown

• Signing a peace treaty with Native Americans

• America's first Democratic assembly

• Establishing the first English colony

What was the name of the ship that brought the first Africans to Jamestown?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The White Lion

• The Golden Hind

How did the English view the institution of slavery compared to the Spanish and Portuguese?

• They were more active in the slave trade

• They had strict laws governing slavery

• They had no real laws governing slavery

• They completely opposed slavery

What did Governor Yardley decide to do with the Africans brought to Jamestown?

• Use them as indentured servants

• Send them back to Africa

• Free them immediately

• Purchase them as valuable commodities

What is the historical debate regarding the first Africans in Jamestown?

• Whether they were treated as equals

• Whether they were enslaved or indentured

• Whether they were sent to England

• Whether they were given land

Who was Angela, and what happened to her upon arrival in Jamestown?

• A Spanish explorer, who discovered new lands

• A European settler, who founded a new colony

• A young African woman, purchased and brought to Jamestown

• A Native American leader, who was captured

What is the focus of the archaeological team in Jamestown?

• Finding gold and treasures

• Mapping the original Jamestown settlement

• Uncovering the life of John Smith

• Investigating Angela's life and artifacts

What type of artifacts are being discovered by the archaeologists?

• Ancient manuscripts

• Jewelry and coins

• Local earthenware and household items

• Weapons and armor

Why is Angela's story considered a missing piece of American history?

• Because she was a famous leader

• Because her life represents the early African experience in America

• Because she discovered new lands

• Because she was a wealthy landowner

What does the archaeological investigation aim to achieve?

• To discover new species of plants

• To locate the original Jamestown fort

• To find evidence of European settlements

• To understand the lifestyle of early Africans like Angela