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What was the purpose of the Jamestown colony

The original purpose of the Jamestown colony was to make money for the Virginia Company.

What is an example of a primary source

Primary sources (in history) are things such as documents produced at the time. A secondary source is something written later by a historian.

Good examples of primary source documents are legal notices, letters, diaries, newspapers, maps, flags, important documents, clothes, and even furniture.

What did the headright system do

The Headright system began in the US state of Virginia.

The Headright system tried to solve the labor shortage problem. It was also a way to attract new colonists. Immigrant colonists were given one headright and could receive one more for each passage they paid for an additional immigrant.

The Headright system also led to too much distribution of land, increasing the tension between the Native Americans and the colonists. It also let to the increase of indentured servitude and slavery.

Where did Columbus think he was on the 33rd day of his journey

The Indian Sea

Where did Champlain eventually settle

He finally settled in Quebec.

According to his report what did the native people think about Columbus

They believed that he and his men were gods, sent from heaven.

Which of these exchanged between the Old and New Worlds caused the Pilgrims to notice abandoned farms and food upon their arrival in 1620

smallpox

How did the slave trade cause a power shift Africa

African Port Cities grew in importance

What happened as a result of Columbus coming to American continents

what happened as a result of columbus coming to american continents

An indentured servant brought to Jamestown and other colonies was given freedom once what

Once the servant worked for the full length of their contract.

What was the biggest effect of the Columbian exchange on Europe

New types of food helped many Europeans live better lives

John Rolfe changed life at Jamestown by

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Which of these is a modern day result of the Spanish colonization of the Americas

Most people south of the United States still speak Spanish

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