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| is where elected representatives of English colonists first assembled to debate and solve common problems and pass laws in the new colony of Virginia |
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| Which crop transformed the Jamestown economy |
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| What happened to people of Jamestown when supply ships did no arrive with their food? |
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| Who said, "He who does not work, shall not eat? |
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| What type of leader John Smith was |
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| What change in the charter suddenly allowed Jamestown to grow and thrive? |
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| Virginia Company encouraged families to settle in Jamestown, it gave property rights to individuals. |
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| The Mayflower compact is an example of what type of government? |
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| Why did the Pilgrims set up temporary rules? |
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| to create order so the colony wouldn't fail |
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| What was the Mayflower used for after the Pilgrims landed |
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| What did the Pilgrims do to avoid starvation in 1621? |
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| They made a treaty with Wampanoag for land and food |
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| What caused the Mayflower to go off of its course? |
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| What did the charter for the London company promise? |
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| They would have the rights and privileges of Englishmen. |
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| Which Wampanoag person was the first to greet the colonist? |
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| How did Squanto know English |
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| He was kidnapped and taken to Europe |
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| Why is it important to historians today, that Bradford kept records? |
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| We can study how Plymouth Colony grew to be successful. |
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| What was the Mayflower Compact? |
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| it was an agreement that created laws for Mayflower Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims alike for the good of their new colony |
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| Why did the Separatists leave England? |
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| they decided to leave England and start a settlement of their own so that they could practice their religion freely. |
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| Why was John Smith important to Jamestown? |
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| He proved skillful at securing food from the Virginia Indians. His leadership helped the colony survive and grow |
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| Why was Pocahontas important to Jamestown? |
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| she married John Rolfe and they started a family. Population increased and Jamestown became a community. |
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| Why was John Rolfe important to Jamestown? |
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| He transformed the profits of the Virginia company with the introduction of tobacco. He changed the rules for Jamestown to allow families. |
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