Religion in Jamestown

Inhabiters were mostly from and supported the church of England.

Religion of Pilgrims in Plymouth

Belonged to the Church of England.

Government in Jamestown

Began to use enslavement for labor. Used House of Burgess as a legislative body for laws and decisions.

Government in Plymouth

Agreed to the Mayflower Compact as a set of rules for self-government.

Founded by the Virginia Company of London. Settlers looked for gold and other natural resources. Africans (slaves) made much of the work force on the growing tobacco and cotton plantations.

Had difficulty with housing and food for all the people. Settlers turned to lumber, shipbuilding and fishing for trade.

Jamestown & Plymouths relationship with Native Americans

Violent relationships with Natives. Most times both sides fought to defend themselves from attacks to protect their establishments and the land.

Location of Jamestown settlement

North America along the James River off Chesapeake Bay (modern day Virginia)

Location of Plymouth settlement

400 miles to the north of Jamestown. In modern day Massachusetts.

Jamestown reasons for colonizing

The region was warm and had fertile soil, making it a perfect place for growing crops (specifically tobacco)

Plymouth reasons for colonizing

To freely practice religion without fear of persecution.

Jamestowns problems & setbacks

Life was very hard. Nearly 80% of the first settlers died in the first year due to disease and starvation. Had difficulty establishing housing and finding sustainable source of food.

Plymouths problems and setbacks

Harsh and demanding climates made farming and agriculture more difficult. Struggled with health, hunger, disease and death. Had difficulty establishing housing and finding sustainable source of food.

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Plymouth & Jamestown

Question	Answer
Religion in Jamestown	Inhabiters were mostly from and supported the church of England.
Religion of Pilgrims in Plymouth	Belonged to the Church of England.
Government in Jamestown	Began to use enslavement for labor. Used House of Burgess as a legislative body for laws and decisions.
Government in Plymouth	Agreed to the Mayflower Compact as a set of rules for self-government.
Economy in Jamestown	Founded by the Virginia Company of London. Settlers looked for gold and other natural resources. Africans (slaves) made much of the work force on the growing tobacco and cotton plantations.
Economy in Plymouth	Had difficulty with housing and food for all the people. Settlers turned to lumber, shipbuilding and fishing for trade.
Jamestown & Plymouths relationship with Native Americans	Violent relationships with Natives. Most times both sides fought to defend themselves from attacks to protect their establishments and the land.
Location of Jamestown settlement	North America along the James River off Chesapeake Bay (modern day Virginia)
Location of Plymouth settlement	400 miles to the north of Jamestown. In modern day Massachusetts.
Jamestown reasons for colonizing	The region was warm and had fertile soil, making it a perfect place for growing crops (specifically tobacco)
Plymouth reasons for colonizing	To freely practice religion without fear of persecution.
Jamestowns problems & setbacks	Life was very hard. Nearly 80% of the first settlers died in the first year due to disease and starvation. Had difficulty establishing housing and finding sustainable source of food.
Plymouths problems and setbacks	Harsh and demanding climates made farming and agriculture more difficult. Struggled with health, hunger, disease and death. Had difficulty establishing housing and finding sustainable source of food.

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