Title: Nat. Geo. 13 Colonies: Chapter 3- Sections 1.1-1.4 Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Nat. Geo. 13 Colonies: Chapter 3- Sections 1.1-1.4
Nat. Geo. 13 Colonies: Chapter 3- Sections 1.1-1.4
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Content: to gain wealth through mercantilism. Settlers provided raw materials to make goods in England that could then be shipped to the colonies for sale or trade. Why did the Virginia Company encourage people to settle in the American colonies? to farm tobacco
Why did the original settlers at Jamestown struggle to establish their colony? They had little experience farming, hunting, or fishing in this area. What was the underlying cause for the wars between the colonists and the Powhatan between 1622 and 1670? Both groups laid claim to the same land. How did the prices of tobacco and land lead to tension between the colonists during the late 1600s? The low tobacco prices made it difficult for landless men to afford high land prices. Why did William Berkeley accuse Nathaniel Bacon of being a traitor?