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The Planting of English Americ

 


             1. England's population exploded in growth between 16th and 17th centuries. Enclosure Movement forced many peasants off farms. Economic depression hit textile industry in late 1500s, many became beggars. .
             2. Laws of primogeniture stated that only the eldest sons were eligible to inherit landed estates. Younger sons had to seek fortunes elsewhere; helped form joint-stock companies (forerunner of modern day corporations), which enabled a group of investors to pool their capital. .
             3. Peace with Spain allowed England to begin colonizing. Unemployment and a thirst for adventure, profits, and religious freedom all fueled the imperialistic spirit. Joint-stock companies provided the financial support for colonization. .
             D. England Plants the Jamestown Seedling.
             1. 1606- a joint-stock company, the Virginia Company of London received a charter from king James I of England to start a settlement in the New World. Investors pressured colonists to quickly produce profits. Virginia company's charter guaranteed overseas settlers the same rights as native Englishmen. Later, the colonists began resenting this far-reaching control by England. .
             2. 1606- Virginia Company's 3 ships landed near Chesapeake Bay and were attacked by Indians. The settled near the James River and called the place Jamestown. Initially, colonists did not fare well. Many perished on voyages to the colony, or were ravaged by malnutrition and disease. Colonists searched for gold rather than provisions. .
             3. Virginia was saved by Captain John Smith. Taking over in 1608, he declared that "he who shall not work shall not eat." He was kidnapped by chieftain Powhatan, Pocahontas saved Smith, becomes intermediary between settlers and Indians. However, most settlers died, only 60 of the 400 survived the winter of 1609-1610.
             4. The colonists tried to return home, but were met by a relief party led by Lord De La Warr who ordered the settlers back to Jamestown and imposed a strict military regime on the colony.


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