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Many of the explorers and colonists Many of the explorers and colonists encountered problems as they encountered problems as they attempted to settle the “new world”. attempted to settle the “new world”.

Create a list of problems you think Create a list of problems you think they would have encountered (at they would have encountered (at least 8)least 8)

English English Exploration Exploration

of the Americasof the Americas

An English An English Colony in Colony in AmericaAmerica• In 1585, In 1585, Queen Queen

ElizabethElizabeth of England of England commissioned commissioned Sir Sir Walter RaleighWalter Raleigh to to establish a colony in establish a colony in AmericaAmerica

• One expedition came One expedition came to America to explore to America to explore the region, but the region, but limited supplies limited supplies forced them to return forced them to return to Englandto England

Sir Walter Sir Walter RaleighRaleigh

John WhiteJohn White• John White had been John White had been

with the first attempted with the first attempted colony and was an colony and was an artistartist who drew many who drew many pictures of the Natives pictures of the Natives he encounteredhe encountered

• This colony was This colony was unsuccessful and the unsuccessful and the Englishmen returned Englishmen returned home after several home after several months.months.

John John White’s White’s

IllustrationIllustrations of the s of the Native Native

People he People he encountereencountere

d on the d on the coast of coast of Virginia Virginia follow…follow…

The arriual of the The arriual of the Englishmen in VirginiaEnglishmen in Virginia

A weroan or great A weroan or great Lorde of VirginiaLorde of Virginia

On of the chieff Ladyes of On of the chieff Ladyes of Secota.Secota.

On of the Religeous men On of the Religeous men in the towne of Secota.in the towne of Secota.

A younge gentill woeman A younge gentill woeman doughter of Secota.doughter of Secota.

A cheiff Lorde of A cheiff Lorde of Roanoac.Roanoac.

A chieff Ladye of A chieff Ladye of Pomeiooc.Pomeiooc.

An ageed manne in his An ageed manne in his Winter garment.Winter garment.

Their manner of careynge the Their manner of careynge the Childern and a tyere of the cheiffe Childern and a tyere of the cheiffe

Ladyes of the towne of Ladyes of the towne of Dasamonquepeuc.Dasamonquepeuc.

The Coniuerer.The Coniuerer.

The manner of makinge The manner of makinge their boates.their boates.

Their Their manner manner

of of fishynge fishynge

in in Virginia.Virginia.

The brovvyllinge of their The brovvyllinge of their fishe ouer the flame.fishe ouer the flame.

Their seetheynge of their Their seetheynge of their meate in earthen pottes.meate in earthen pottes.

Their sitting at meate.Their sitting at meate.

Their Their manner manner

of of prainge prainge

vvith vvith Rattels Rattels

abowt te abowt te fyer.fyer.

Theirdanses vvhich they Theirdanses vvhich they vse att their hyghe vse att their hyghe

feastes.feastes.

Ther Idol Kivvasa. Ther Idol Kivvasa.

The The Tovvne Tovvne

of of PomeiooPomeioo

c.c.

The The Tovvne Tovvne

of of Secota.Secota.

The The Tombe Tombe of their of their WerovvaWerovva

ns or ns or Cheiff Cheiff

Lordes.Lordes.

The Marckes of sundrye of The Marckes of sundrye of the Cheif mene of Virginia.the Cheif mene of Virginia.

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• Think about the film “The New Think about the film “The New World”World”

• List three things in the film for each List three things in the film for each of the following:of the following:– Three things that you expectedThree things that you expected– Three things that surprised youThree things that surprised you– Three things you thought were Three things you thought were

stereotypicalstereotypical– Three things that were accurate for that Three things that were accurate for that

culture regionculture region

An English An English Colony in Colony in AmericaAmerica

• Queen Elizabeth of Queen Elizabeth of England England commissioned a commissioned a second attempted second attempted colony in the New colony in the New World, this time to World, this time to be led by John be led by John WhiteWhite

John White’s John White’s ColonistsColonists• The colonists included The colonists included womenwomen and and

children children (including White’s (including White’s pregnant daughter who gave birth pregnant daughter who gave birth to the first English child born in to the first English child born in America, America, Virginia DareVirginia Dare))

• The The colonists colonists settled at settled at Roanoke Roanoke IslandIsland off off the coast the coast of NCof NC

• Because the Because the colonists arrived in colonists arrived in mid-summer, it was mid-summer, it was too late to plant too late to plant crops and they did crops and they did not have enough not have enough foodfood

• John White returned John White returned to England for to England for supplies & was to go supplies & was to go back to Roanoke back to Roanoke immediatelyimmediately

•Before he left, the Before he left, the colonists agreed colonists agreed that if the settlers that if the settlers moved, they would moved, they would leave markings leave markings indicating where indicating where they had movedthey had moved

•If they were in If they were in danger, they would danger, they would leave a cross in a leave a cross in a place easily seenplace easily seen

• When White When White arrived in arrived in England, they England, they were at war with were at war with Spain and he was Spain and he was unable to return unable to return to Roanoke for to Roanoke for three yearsthree years

• When he When he returned, no one returned, no one was therewas there

• They left no They left no personal personal possessionspossessions

• The group became known The group became known

as as “The Lost Colony”“The Lost Colony”

•The letters The letters “CRO”“CRO” were were carved on a carved on a treetree

•The word The word “CROATOAN“CROATOAN”” was carved was carved on a on a gatepostgatepost

•There was There was no cross no cross foundfound

•What happened to the What happened to the colony is still a mystery colony is still a mystery today, but there are today, but there are several theoriesseveral theories

•Some say the colonists may Some say the colonists may have been adopted by a local have been adopted by a local Algonquian tribe, the Algonquian tribe, the Hatteras Hatteras

•There is a theory that their There is a theory that their descendents are today’s descendents are today’s Lumbee Lumbee (some of the Lost (some of the Lost Colony’s surnames included: Colony’s surnames included: Berrye, Brooke, Dare, Harris, Berrye, Brooke, Dare, Harris, Sampson, Scot, and Sutton)Sampson, Scot, and Sutton)

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• In the film the “New World” In the film the “New World” “Pocahontas” and Smith are depicted “Pocahontas” and Smith are depicted as having a romantic relationship as having a romantic relationship even though she is obviously younger even though she is obviously younger than him.than him.

• Describe what type of relationship you Describe what type of relationship you think actually existed between Smith think actually existed between Smith and “Pocahontas”? 2-3 sentencesand “Pocahontas”? 2-3 sentences

Take out your Questions!!!

Questions for film “New Questions for film “New World”World”• Set 1Set 1

1.1. What is the setting? (date and location)What is the setting? (date and location)

2.2. Describe the activities of the natives.Describe the activities of the natives.

3.3. Describe the appearance of the English.Describe the appearance of the English.

4.4. Describe the Indian village.Describe the Indian village.

5.5. What advantages do the English see to the What advantages do the English see to the location they had chosen?location they had chosen?

6.6. Describe the first interactions between the Describe the first interactions between the English and Natives.English and Natives.

7.7. How do the English go about setting up their How do the English go about setting up their colony?colony?

Questions for film “New Questions for film “New World”World”• Set 2Set 21.1. Why did the relationships between the Why did the relationships between the

“naturals” and English settlers deteriorate?“naturals” and English settlers deteriorate?2.2. Describe the challenges the settlers face.Describe the challenges the settlers face.3.3. How does Smith feel about the How does Smith feel about the

opportunities of the “new world”?opportunities of the “new world”?4.4. Describe the landscape of the “new world”.Describe the landscape of the “new world”.5.5. Describe Smith’s encounter with the Describe Smith’s encounter with the

“naturals”. “naturals”. 6.6. Why does his arrival cause controversy?Why does his arrival cause controversy?7.7. Describe the agriculture.Describe the agriculture.

• Set 3Set 31.1. How Does John Smith meet How Does John Smith meet

“Pocahontas”?“Pocahontas”?2.2. What do they learn from each other?What do they learn from each other?3.3. How is the character of “Pocahontas” How is the character of “Pocahontas”

depicted?depicted?4.4. What promise does “Pocahontas” make What promise does “Pocahontas” make

her father?her father?5.5. Describe how the natives fished.Describe how the natives fished.6.6. Is the deity “Pocahontas” speaks to male Is the deity “Pocahontas” speaks to male

or female?or female?7.7. What do the chief’s advisors tell him to do What do the chief’s advisors tell him to do

with Smith?with Smith?8.8. What conditions do the people live under What conditions do the people live under

at the fort?at the fort?9.9. How does Smith become the new leader?How does Smith become the new leader?

Set 4Set 4

• How does the winter impact the How does the winter impact the colonists?colonists?

• What does “Pocahontas” do to help What does “Pocahontas” do to help the colonists? How do they treat her the colonists? How do they treat her in return?in return?

• When do the natives realize the When do the natives realize the English will not leave?English will not leave?

• What did “Pocahontas” do to betray What did “Pocahontas” do to betray her people?her people?

• Describe the fight between the Describe the fight between the English and natives. English and natives.

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• The colony in the film “The New The colony in the film “The New World” had made significant changes World” had made significant changes from its inception when we last from its inception when we last watched.watched.

• Make a list of some of the changesMake a list of some of the changes

• Why do you think these changes Why do you think these changes helped the colony be more helped the colony be more successful?successful?

• Set 5 Set 5

1.1. How does life change for How does life change for “Pocahontas” when she leaves her “Pocahontas” when she leaves her tribe?tribe?

2.2. What are the differences in What are the differences in lifestyles between the “naturals” lifestyles between the “naturals” and English?and English?

3.3. What is “Pocahontas” renamed?What is “Pocahontas” renamed?

4.4. What happened to John Smith?What happened to John Smith?

5.5. Who does “Pocahontas” marry?Who does “Pocahontas” marry?

• Set 6Set 61.1. What are the differences in the What are the differences in the

relationship “Pocahontas” has with Smith relationship “Pocahontas” has with Smith and Rolfe?and Rolfe?

2.2. Why does she go to England?Why does she go to England?3.3. How is she treated while she is there?How is she treated while she is there?4.4. What is different about the way she is What is different about the way she is

treated in England and the way the treated in England and the way the Indians are treated by the colonists?Indians are treated by the colonists?

5.5. At the end of the film, how do you feel At the end of the film, how do you feel about the events?about the events?

6.6. If you could rewrite history how would If you could rewrite history how would you change this story?you change this story?