Jamestown is Founded in Virginia

Veritas Card #7

In what year was the colony of Jamestown founded?

The colony of Jamestown was founded in 1607, becoming the first permanent English settlement in North America.

Who was the colony of Jamestown named after?

King James I of England

How many people began the colony? What was unusual about them?

The Jamestown colony began with 105 settlers, primarily composed of gentlemen and adventurers, which was unusual because they lacked experience in manual labor and farming.

Why had most of these colonists come to Virginia?

Most colonists sought economic opportunities and the chance to find gold.

Describe what the years 1609 to 1610 were like for the Virginia, Why was this the case? What was this time period in Virginia called?

The "Starving Time," characterized by extreme food shortages due to poor harvests, conflicts with Native Americans, and lack of supplies from England.

Where did Columbus believe he had landed?

He believed he had reached the East Indies.

What did Ferdinand Magellan do that was significant?

Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, demonstrating the vastness of the Earth and establishing a new route to the Spice Islands.

What did Hernando de Soto discover?

He discovered the Mississippi River and explored parts of the southeastern United States.

Why is Roanoke called the Lost Colony?

The Roanoke Colony, established in 1585, became known as the Lost Colony because its inhabitants disappeared without a trace by 1590, leaving only the word "Croatoan" carved into a tree as a clue to their fate.