The Jamestown Colony Explained: US History Review

The video explores the founding and early history of Jamestown, Virginia, America's first permanent settlement. It covers the challenges faced by settlers, including conflicts with Native Americans, harsh conditions, and leadership changes. Key events like the introduction of slavery and the establishment of the House of Burgesses in 1619 are highlighted. The video concludes with Jamestown's transformation into a royal colony and its lasting impact on American history.

Which colony is known as the Lost Colony?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Popham

What was the main reason Jamestown was considered a perfect spot initially?

• Proximity to Native American tribes

• Navigable river and defensibility

• Rich soil for agriculture

• Abundant gold resources

What was John Smith's policy for the settlers in Jamestown?

• Trade with Native Americans

• Freedom for all

• Work or starve

• Search for gold

What event is referred to as the Starving Time?

• The drought of 1612

• The harsh winter of 1609-1610

• The initial settlement period

• The first attack by Native Americans

Who was captured to end the Anglo-Powhatan War?

• Chief Opchanacanough

• John Smith

• Chief Wahunsenacawh

• Pocahontas

What was the significance of John Rolfe's marriage to Pocahontas?

• It ended the Starving Time

• It strengthened peace with Native Americans

• It caused a new war

• It led to the discovery of gold

What was introduced to Jamestown in 1619 that had a lasting impact on American history?

• The first church

• The first public school

• African slaves

• The first newspaper

What was the House of Burgesses?

• A trading post

• A military fort

• A representative assembly

• A religious institution

What was the outcome of the protest by the Poles and Slavs in Jamestown?

• They gained the right to vote

• They were given more land

• They were expelled from the colony

• They were sent back to Europe

What change did King James I make to Jamestown in 1624?

• He declared it a royal colony

• He expanded its territory

• He abolished the House of Burgesses

• He introduced new taxes