Nightmare at JamestownVideo part 1

1. Copy HW: Review Message in a Bottle info2. Blue Do Now and Essential Question - quick3. James Fort pic analysis - quick4. Video: Get through Q 11 about the drinking water on day 1.

Message in a Bottle due Monday.-- Fill out RUBRIC at home.-- Name on bottle, message & rubric-- Turn in with rubric filled out!!

Essential Question:

Why did some colonies

succeed while others failed?(Who or what helped them survive?)

The beginning of the U.S.A. What did it look like? Draw a quick sketch of what you Think the settlement looked like. You have 60 seconds. Hurry! (NO TIME)Think of: Houses? Farming? Relations with Indians? Indians teaching them to farm? Like New France? Fur Trade?Like New Spain? Missions?

What was did the beginning of the U.S.A. like? What did the first settlement look like?Think of: Houses? Farming? Relations with Indians? Indians teaching them to farm? Like New France? Fur Trade?Like New Spain? Missions?

Did it look like this?

Why did some colonies succeed while others failed?(Who or what helped them survive?)

1. Explain the reasons for Jamestown’s initial failure and the subsequent success

James Fort: What was this settlement like?

John Smith’s map of Virginia and Jamestowne

James Fort: What was this settlement like?

The fort’s construction is centered around 3 bulwarks that housed 4-5 cannons each. (One points at ocean, 2 at wilderness.) What can you infer from this? (it’s not centered on agriculture!!)

From the archaeological dig, a realistic view

ClosureDid the beginning of America look like this?

Closure“Jamestown: The Place Where

America ____ ____”What was the beginning of America really

like? (Why did Jamestown almost fail?)

Finish Video

1. Do Now 1. 2. HOT Questions3. Follow Up could be to read “Starving Time” 4. The HOT questions discussion can also be done the day after, before the

UNP work.

Who would you consider to be the 2 “Founding Fathers” of the United States of America?

Today, our government owns a remote island in the Pacific inhabited by some natives. To make money off taxes, President Obama is looking for 100 settlers to settle there, survive, and make a profit. You accept.

What types of people will you bring? (No time for this)

Essential questionWhy did some colonies succeed while others failed? Jamestown almost failed!

Why did Jamestown survive, then succeed?

H.O.T. question #1“Jamestown: The Place Where

America ____ ____”Why can Capt. John Smith be called the

“founding father of America”?

Capt. John smith

1. He took over as leader.

2. He met with Chief Powhatan

to trade for food.

3. He made everyone work with

his famous quote: “He that…”

4. He convinced Virginia Company to send new settlers with better skills.

5. HIS statue today is at historic Jamestown

H.O.T. question #2“Jamestown: The Place Where

America ____ ____”Why is Bartholemew Gosnold called the

unknown “founding father of America”?

Capt. Bartholemew gosnold

1. He formed the Virginia Co.2. He planned the voyage to Jamestown.3. He brought John Smith!!!!!4. He made laws at Jamestown and started

the first government.5. Before this, in 160__, he explored and named Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard (after his daughter)

H.O.T. question #3Who is the real hero of Jamestown?

Who is the real “founding father” of America?

- OR -

Bartholemew Gosnold John Smith

H.O.T. question #4“The American Dream was born on the

banks of the James River”Explain.

H.O.T. question #5What are some of the “What Ifs”?

1. Pocahontas had not…

2. John Smith…3. **Spanish had attacked…

((Would they have become the 13 English Colonies??)

**Spanish knew where the fort was and were ready to attack. They were just waiting for their orders!!!!

Message in a Bottle due Tuesday.-- Fill out RUBRIC at home.-- Name on bottle, message & rubric-- Turn in with rubric filled out!!