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Cause and Consequence: Indigenous Relations in Jamestown & Plymouth

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the relationships between English settlers and Indigenous peoples during the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth.

Topics covered:

#Explain the initial relationships between settlers and Indigenous peoples.
#History
#Jamestown & Plymouth
#Indigenous Relations
#Standard
#Analyse the consequences of settler-Indigenous relations for both groups.
#Compare the different approaches taken by Jamestown and Plymouth settlers towards Indigenous populations.
#Cause and Consequence

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Cause and Consequence: Indigenous Relations in Jamestown & Plymouth

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Indigenous Relations in Jamestown and Plymouth

Source A: Letter from a Jamestown settler

'The relationship with the Powhatan was tense but sometimes cooperative, depending on the circumstances.' Provenance: Letter written by Captain John Smith, 1608.

1.
Explain how Source A reflects the relationship between Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan people. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the approaches of Jamestown and Plymouth settlers towards Indigenous peoples based on your knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Indigenous Relations

Source B: Speech by a Plymouth leader

'Our desire was to live in peace and learn from the Indigenous peoples, but misunderstandings sometimes led to conflict.' Provenance: Speech given at a colonial meeting, 1620.

1.
Outline the main reasons why Plymouth settlers sought peaceful relations with Indigenous peoples. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the factors that led to conflicts between Jamestown settlers and Indigenous peoples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Indigenous Relations

Source C: Historian's view

'The relationships established by the settlers significantly affected Indigenous communities, often leading to loss of land and culture.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2020.

1.
Analyze the consequences of settler-Indigenous relations on Indigenous communities. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term impacts of Indigenous relations in Jamestown and Plymouth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Question: Reflect on how the relationships between settlers and Indigenous peoples influenced the development of early American colonies. Use examples from Jamestown and Plymouth to support your answer.

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Write a short paragraph explaining the influence of settler-Indigenous relations on colonial development. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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