Jamestown
Published on Jan 05, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
History
- 104 colonists
- Arrived spring 1607
- Local Phowatan Indians
- Sickness, famine, Indian attacks
- By the end of the first year, only 40 colonists were still alive.
Photo by bill barber
Who Came to Jamestown?
- Not enough labourers
- Most people who came were gentlemen
- Captin John Smith
- John Rolfe and Pocahohantas
Photo by bill barber
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Causes of death
- Indian attacks
- Drought
- Salt poisoning, brackish water
- Arsenic poisoning or Ratsbane
Photo by Drriss & Marrionn
Importance in History
- Representetive government
- Tobacco
- Capitol of Virginia
- Encouraged colonists to come to the New World
Photo by Mr G's Travels
What Could Have Happened?
- Government
- Tobacco in the colonies
- House of Burgesses
- Population growth
Photo by Nanagyei
