Survival in Jamestown & Plymouth: Significance & Factors
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the survival of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and analyze their importance.
Topics covered:
#History
#Identify and categorize the main factors that influenced colony survival
#Significance & Factors
#Jamestown & Plymouth
#Standard
#Survival
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain and justify their ranking of these factors based on historical evidence
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Survival in Jamestown & Plymouth: Significance & Factors
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Factors Affecting Colony Survival
Source A: Letter from a Jamestown settler 'The settlers faced constant threats from starvation, disease, and the lack of supplies. It was only through the efforts of John Smith and the introduction of tobacco that the colony managed to survive.' Provenance: Letter written by a Jamestown settler in 1609.
1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in helping Jamestown survive. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline three factors that contributed to the survival of Plymouth colonies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the help from Native Americans was a significant social factor for Plymouth’s survival. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Which factor do you think was more important for the survival of both colonies: economic or social? Justify your choice with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the religious motivations of Plymouth with the political motivations of Jamestown. How did these influence their chances of survival? (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Analyse which factor—religious, economic, political, or social—was the most significant in ensuring the survival of both colonies. Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Summarize the main reasons why Jamestown and Plymouth colonies managed to survive despite difficult conditions. (4 marks)
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