Colonization of North America

Flashcards covering the reasons for British migration to North America, the challenges and successes of early colonies like Jamestown, and the role of key figures like Sir Walter Raleigh.

What motivated people from British towns to move to America?

The vast expanse of new land available to settlers and the chance to make money.

Name some crops that were grown in America and transported to Britain for sale.

Tobacco, corn, and cotton.

What other sales, besides crops, were successful for the British?

Livestock sales.

What natural resources led to profits for Britain in North America?

Cod in North American seas and sugar plantations.

Who was Sir Walter Raleigh and what was his role in the colonization of Virginia?

He was a sea captain sent by Queen Elizabeth to start settlements in Virginia.

What were some of the challenges faced by the early colonies in Virginia?

Shortage of supplies, difficulty growing crops, attacks from Native Americans, and diseases like malaria.

Why is Sir Walter Raleigh known as the 'Father of American Colonies'?

For establishing colonies despite the numerous problems they faced.

What was Jamestown, and when was it founded?

A new colony established in Virginia in 1602 by a group of businessmen.

What were the initial goals of the Jamestown colony?

To see if the land was fit to grow crops and to find gold.

What challenges did the Jamestown settlers face?

Reliance on local tribes for food, massacres by some tribes, and settlers unused to farm work.

What led to the eventual success of Jamestown?

Successful tobacco planting, which was easy to grow and made high profits.

What was a major consequence of the success of Jamestown?

More British migrants sought their fortune in the New World, leading to the development of other settlements like New Plymouth and eventually 13 colonies.