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Lesson Number: 012

Aim: How did the Jamestown colony survive?

1. Problems in the Jamestown colony - 1607

   1. London Company settlers searched for gold, silver, and river passages to the Far East.
   2. These settlers failed to plant crops and build shelters.



2. A new leader takes charge of Jamestown

1. John Smith, an English soldier, became leader and created strict rules.
2. Smith also set-up work parties, who would build shelters, plant crops, hunt and search for fresh water.
3. Smith also made friends with the Native Americans.



3. The Cash Crop - Tobacco

1. Tobacco became a successful and profitable crop for Jamestown.
2. However, tobacco needs a lot of people to care for the crop.
3. Jamestown introduced indentured servants and slaves to work the crops.

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Objective Number(s) covered in this lesson - SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5

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