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<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> A House for Burgesses includes the following topics:<\/p>\n What did the Virginia Company seek? Chapter 2: Captain Christopher Newport<\/strong><\/p>\n A famous English pirate is the sailor in charge of the three ships bringing the first settlers to Jamestown. Captain Christopher Newport has captured many Spanish riches for his country. Now he must build from scratch an English base in the Americas. What will he find when his explorations make him one of the first Europeans to reach the Fall Line of the James River?<\/p>\n Captain Christopher Newport includes the following topics:<\/p>\n Was Christopher Newport a pirate? Chapter 3: John Smith\u2019s Sides<\/strong><\/p>\n The gentlemen at Jamestown lack some skills necessary to provide for themselves. Many settlers die of starvation and disease as they wait for the next supply ships from England to bring them food. The forced work program and strong leadership of Captain John Smith help ensure the survival of Jamestown — even though his methods leave plenty of room to debate whether he is a hero or not . . .<\/p>\n John Smith\u2019s Sides includes the following topics:<\/p>\n Did Smith say: No work, no food? Chapter 4: Tobacco\u2019s Tale<\/strong><\/p>\n With no gold in sight, John Rolfe begins to wonder if the Native American\u2019s tobacco plants can save Jamestown as an economic venture. Tobacco is a cash crop: it is grown to sell for money rather than for use by the growers. And it sells so well in England and Europe that it literally becomes the colony\u2019s money. But successful tobacco planting depends on a lot of labor. Who will work in hot, humid summer days to grow this golden leaf??<\/p>\n Tobacco\u2019s Tale includes the following topics:<\/p>\n Did tobacco save Jamestown? <\/a><\/p>\n
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\nChapter 1: A House For Burgesses
\n<\/strong>Spanish settlements are spread across the Americas, sending piles of gold back to Europe. England wants to establish an American colony to increase its own wealth and power. The attempt at Roanoke had failed to find gold, make peace with the Indians, or even survive. Now at the beginning of a new century, the hopeful English are ready to invest in a new try on the shores of America. But who will be in charge to make sure the mistakes of Roanoke are not repeated?<\/p>\n
\nWho was in charge at Jamestown?
\nWhen did Jamestown almost end?
\nWhen did the House of Burgesses begin?
\nWhy were they called \u201cburgesses?\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWho did Newport really work for?
\nWhen did Jamestown colony begin?
\nWhat did Newport find on the James?
\nHow often did Newport visit Jamestown?<\/p>\n
\nDid Powhatan try to kill Smith?
\nWhy did John Smith leave Virginia?
\nWill the real John Smith stand up?<\/p>\n
\nWere the first Africans in Virginia slaves?
\nWhat did Virginians barter with?
\nWas America for interdependence?
\nWhy did Virginians boycott England?
\nHow did Virginia pay for war?<\/p>\nView the Teacher’s Guide<\/a> for this comic<\/h2>\n
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