Timeline & Chronology of Indigenous Relations: Jamestown & Plymouth

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of Indigenous Relations: Jamestown & Plymouth

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Indigenous Relations in Early American Colonies

Source A: An early account of Indigenous relations

'The settlers initially sought peaceful trade and alliances with the Native Americans, but misunderstandings and conflicts soon arose as land disputes increased.' Provenance: A colonial report written in 1620, reflecting on early interactions.

1.
Outline the initial approach of the Jamestown settlers towards Indigenous peoples. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the initial relations of Jamestown and Plymouth with Indigenous peoples based on available sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how misunderstandings contributed to conflicts between settlers and Indigenous peoples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the 1622 Powhatan attack on Jamestown. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Key Events in Indigenous Relations: Timeline

Source B: Timeline of key events (1607–1620)

  • 1607: Jamestown established; initial contact with Native Americans.
  • 1614: Pocahontas marries John Rolfe.
  • 1620: Plymouth Colony founded; Mayflower Compact signed.
  • 1622: Powhatan attack on Jamestown.
  • 1625: Increased tensions and conflicts.
  • 1626: English take control of Manhattan.
  • 1627: First treaties signed with Indigenous tribes.
  • 1628: Growing conflict and disputes over land rights.
1.
Write a chronological outline of the key events from 1607 to 1620 regarding Indigenous relations. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Compare the relations of the settlers in Jamestown and Plymouth based on the timeline. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the signing of treaties affected Indigenous relations during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the consequences of the increasing tensions between settlers and Indigenous peoples by 1620. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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