servitude and slavery were part of American history for many years. It was introduced in the first settlement‚ Jamestown‚ which utilized these groups to help in the economic start of this new nation. Although these two terms seem similar they also have significant differences which will be discussed. In 1607‚ indentured servants first came to America ten years after the Jamestown settlement was established. Early settlers realized after coming to this new world that they had a lot of land
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Life in the Chesapeake Colonies The first successful British colonization of the Americas was in the Chesapeake area and anchored by Jamestown which was founded in 1607. The original colonists nearly didn’t make it‚ as it was a very difficult life for them. Moreover‚ the colonists founded many relationships that were both good and bad with various other groups so that they could make it through those first years. With great will and sheer luck the area has thrived‚ becoming the heart of the
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historical interpretation changes over time. | 1. Vocabulary a. Powhatan: An Indian chief that aided the Jamestown settlers in 1607 by providing them food. Viewed John Smith and the English as an ally‚ using them to try to extend his rule over dozen of tribes. b. John Smith: Captain of Jamestown settlers (veteran of war in Europe)‚ believed Powhatan was a great man‚ but then understood he had alterior motives‚ started to burn the Indian villages
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Immigration in America Immigration in America‚ the concept of an illegal immigrant has sparked many controversies in America for centuries. People from all over the world have decided to make America their homes‚ but how did it start‚ why the first settlers were here at the first place‚ how was the living conditions of a certain group of immigrants compare to another group? Many unanswered questions will be discussing the history of immigration in America‚ why still today some group are priorities
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D. England Plants the Jamestown Seedling 1. In 1606‚ a joint-stock company‚ the Virginia Company of London‚ received a charter form King James I for a settlement in the New World a. The main attraction was the promise of gold‚ combined with a strong desire to find a passage through America to the Indies b. Like most joint-stock companies‚ it was intended to last for only a few years‚ after which its owners hoped to liquidate it for profit c. The arrangement put severe
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2005 AP U.S. History Study Kit -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS 2006 FRQ Study Guide ....................................................... 3 2006 DBQ Study Guide ........................................................ 4 Historical Periods To Memorize .............................................. 6 Key Dates to Memorize ......................................................... 8 Key Terms You Must Know ...................................................9 Colonial Period Study Guide ..............
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African slaves were brought over (Caribbean and Brazilian plantations) >> North America > remained largely unexplored Spanish ---> Santa Fe 1610 French---> Quebec 1608 English---> Jamestown VA 1607 >> religious conflict > King Henry VIII broke off from the Roman Catholic church in the 1530s > English Protestant Reformation > Protestant Elizabeth is crowned queen > Protestantism becomes dominant
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fresh water‚ and the spread of disease made in Jamestown difficult for the settlers. Attacks by the native Indians‚ hoping that the settlers would give up and leave‚ raided their camps‚ stealing pistols‚ gunpowder‚ and other necessary supplies. Captain John Smith stepped forward as the leader of the colony when it became apparent that the council of seven was ineffective. He led expeditions into the interior and traded with the Indians for corn. In 1607‚ Smith and several other colonists left the fort
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while others suffered harsh conditions. Virginia as labeled by Captain John Smith would fall into the last category. The colony of Jamestown came to the New World seeking land‚ assets and commerce‚ and settled in a coastal area‚ which did not provide the freshest water and proved to be abundant with disease. Jamestown was the first English settlement in America (1607). It had a stiff time at first and did not thrive until the colonists received their own land and the tobacco industry began flourishing
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Explain current beliefs about how the first peoples settled North America‚ and discuss the ways in which they became differentiated from one another over time. There are varying opinions on how North America was settled. The first peoples believed to have settled in North America were the Indians‚ West Africans and Europeans over five hundred years ago. Specifically‚ the Paleo-Indians are believed to be the first settlers of North America. Some varying opinions were relative to the discovery of
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