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English 37 Public

This is a review for my Early Colonies exam.

Study Slideshow

Why is Roanoke a unique colony?

The colonists vanished with little evidence on where they went.

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Why is the word Croatoan important to the Roanoke colony?

It was carved into a post in the colony and is the only evidence of what happened to the colonists.

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What was the relationship like between Jamestown colonists and the Native Americans?

It started off well, but the colonists wanted too much from them.

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What were some problems faced by the colonists at Jamestown?

Many starved to death or died of illness.

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What was the historical relationship between John Smith and Pocahontas?

She saved his life and they became friends.

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What was the most important crop in Jamestown

Tobacco

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Why did farmers let the soil wait three years before they could replant tobacco?

Tobacco used too many nutrients from the soil.

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Why didn't tobacco from Jamestown sell very well at first?

It tasted too bitter.

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What was the official church of England?

Anglican.

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What does the word dissent mean?

To disagree with a common belief.

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What does the word persecute mean?

To harm or harass someone because of their religion.

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Who were the Puritans?

People that wanted to change their religion.

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Who were the Separatists?

People that wanted to start a new religion.

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What is a Pilgrim?

A person who moves to a new place for religious reasons.

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Who were the "strangers" on the Mayflower?

People that were not Pilgrims.

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

A set of rules made by the Pilgrims.

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