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Roanoke vs Jamestown Comparison

Early colonial settlement illustration

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which colony was established first?

Jamestown (1607)

Roanoke (1587)

Plymouth (1620)

Massachusetts Bay (1630)

2. What was the primary reason for Roanoke's failure?

Disease outbreak

Lack of supplies and support from England

Poor location choice

Conflicts with Spanish colonies

3. Which factors contributed to Jamestown's survival? (Check all that apply)

Strong leadership from John Smith

Successful tobacco cultivation

Trade relationships with Powhatan tribe

Regular supply ships from England

4. Both colonies faced similar challenges including:

Harsh winters and food shortages

Conflicts with French settlers

Volcanic eruptions

Pirate attacks

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Analysis

5. Compare the geographic locations of Roanoke and Jamestown. How did location affect each colony's chances of survival?
6. Describe the different relationships each colony had with Indigenous peoples. Use specific examples.
7. Fill in the blanks using evidence from primary sources:

The Roanoke colony disappeared sometime between _________ and _________, leaving only the word "_________ " carved into a tree. Meanwhile, Jamestown survived its "_________ Time" during the winter of _________-_________ due to leadership changes and improved relations with the _________ tribe.

🎯 Part 3: Critical Thinking

8. Essential Question: Why did the Roanoke colony fail while the Jamestown colony survived? Use specific textual evidence to support your answer.
9. If you were advising English colonists in 1600, what three key lessons from Roanoke's failure would you share to help future colonies succeed?

Lesson 1: _________________________________________________

Lesson 2: _________________________________________________

Lesson 3: _________________________________________________

10. How does analyzing primary sources (letters, reports from settlers) help us understand these colonies better than secondary sources alone?
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