Exploration and Expansion: Timeline & Chronology of Virginia

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events in the exploration and expansion of Virginia, focusing on chronological understanding and key developments.

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Exploration and Expansion: Timeline & Chronology of Virginia

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Timeline of Virginia's Exploration and Colonisation

Source A: Journal Entry from a Virginia Settler

'We arrived at the shores of Virginia in 1607, eager to establish a new life and find riches. The land was unfamiliar, but full of promise.' Provenance: Diary entry by John Doe, 1607.

Source B: Letter from a Virginia Governor

'The year 1610 marked a turning point, as we faced numerous challenges but began to see signs of growth in the colony.' Provenance: Official letter from Governor George Yeardley, 1610.

Source C: Historian's View

'The founding of Jamestown in 1607 was a pivotal moment in British expansion overseas, marking the first successful English settlement in North America.' Provenance: Modern historian analysis, 2020.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of Virginia from 1607 to 1610. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on Virginia’s development. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why the founding of Jamestown in 1607 was significant for British expansion in North America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the importance of the year 1610 in Virginia’s history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the significance of Virginia’s expansion for British overseas interests. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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