Survival in Early American Colonies: Jamestown & Plymouth
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the challenges faced by early American colonists in Jamestown and Plymouth, focusing on their strategies for survival. It includes vocabulary development and conceptual understanding tasks.
Topics covered:
#History
#Analyse the importance of relationships with Native Americans in the survival of these colonies.
#Compare the different approaches used by settlers in Jamestown and Plymouth to overcome hardships.
#Jamestown & Plymouth
#Outline the main challenges faced by early settlers and how they addressed them.
#Standard
#Explain the key factors that contributed to the survival of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.
#Survival
#Vocabulary & Concepts
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Survival in Early American Colonies: Jamestown & Plymouth
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Vocabulary:
- Survival: The ability to continue life despite difficult conditions.
- Colonist: A person who settles in a new country or area.
- Indentured Servant: A person who agrees to work for a certain period in exchange for passage to America.
- Supply Shortage: A lack of necessary resources like food, tools, or materials.
- Treaty: A formal agreement between groups, often involving Native Americans and settlers.
Concepts:
- The importance of cooperation and conflict between settlers and Native Americans.
- The role of leadership and community effort in overcoming hardships.
- The significance of resource management for survival.
Source:
'Early colonists faced many difficulties, including food shortages, harsh weather, and conflicts with Native Americans. Their ability to adapt and work together was crucial for their survival.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2020.
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Questions
1.
Explain two main challenges faced by the settlers in Jamestown and Plymouth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the ways in which Jamestown and Plymouth settlers attempted to survive their first years. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the importance of Native American relationships in the survival of the colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how leadership and community efforts contributed to the survival of the early colonies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why resource management was essential for survival in Jamestown and Plymouth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the initial hardships faced by Jamestown and Plymouth settlers. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Explain the role of treaties in helping colonies survive their early years. (4 marks)
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