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Early English SettlementsWarm-upHave students rank the following from most important to least important when starting a new community. Then discuss: fresh water source fertile land friendly neighbors mild climate near a river or ocean near a forest an area suitable for defense or spotting enemies other_________

Guiding QuestionsWhen was the colony founded?Where is it located? Describe geography.Who were the founders/settlers?Who was the leader?Why was the colony founded?How was the colony governed?What, if any, hardships did the colony face? How did they survive?What special significance does the colony have in American history?

ROANOKEFounded: 1585Geography: coast of North Carolina, coastal plain, good harborsFounders/settlers: Sir Walter Raleigh; EnglishmenLeader: Sir Walter RaleighWhy founded: To find gold, riches; establish English presence in N. AmericaHow was the colony governed: no info on governmentHardships/survival: Ran out of supplies, returned to England; war prevented them from returning for 3 years. All colonists had disappeared.Importance: First attempt of a colony, but FAILED. The LOST COLONY

JAMESTOWN (1607)Founded: 1607Geography: Virginia; fertile soil, harbors, Coastal Plains, swampy landClimate: hot, humid summers, and mild winters, good for growing;Founders/settlers: merchants; gentlemen and craftsmenLeader: John Smith, John RolfeWhy founded: To find gold; send raw materials to EnglandHow was the colony governed: self-governing, House of Burgesses- first representative government in AmericaHardships/survival: Harsh winter, ran out of food, started trading with the Indians; planted tobacco (cash crop)Importance: First permanent English settlement in America; House of Burgesses

PLYMOUTH (1620)Founded: 1620Geography: Plymouth, Mass, near Cape Cod. , Coastal Plains, rocky, hilly wilderness, sandy coasts, forestsClimate: Long, cold winters and mild summersFounders/settlers: William Bradford; Pilgrims (Separatists)Leader: William BradfordWhy founded: To escape religious persecution from Anglican ChurchHow was the colony governed: self-governing, Mayflower CompactHardships/survival: Learned how to survive from the local Indians; First ThanksgivingImportance: Mayflower Compact- agreement to establish self-government in Plymouth

MASSACHUSETTS BAYFounded: 1630Geography: Massachusetts Bay. Long, cold winters, rocky, hilly wilderness, Coastal Plains, sandy coasts near waterClimate: bitter, cold winters, mild summersFounders/settlers: John Winthrop; Puritans wanted to purify Anglican ChurchLeader: John WinthropWhy founded: To escape religious persecution How was the colony governed: Using the rules of the Bible, self-governingHardships/survival: lumbering, shipping, small farming. Hardships not knownImportance: Religion influenced government

MapShade the three colonies where these settlements were located.Locate with a small dot where each settlement was in the 13 colonies.Draw a line from the 13 colonies map to the two (close-up) settlement maps to show where the settlements were located.Under each close-up map write why each settlement is historically important

Comparing SettlementsIn what region (use map from Unit 1) are the settlements located? Why was this region a good place to settle?

Comparing Virginia and MassachusettsCreate a large Venn diagram comparing the settlements of Massachusetts and Virginia.Include geography, climate, location, reasons founded, settlers, government, date