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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Give a general description of the Virginia Indians.
2. Describe their weapons, wigwams, and customs
3. What was their method of warfare, and how did they treat their
prisoners?4. What is said of their education?
5. Describe their religion
6. What is said of Powhatan?
7. Why did the English wish to settle Virginia?
8. Mention some early explorers and what they did.
9. Give an account of the early attempts at colonization.
10. Relate the story of the Lost Colony.
11. Why were the London and Plymouth Companies formed, and what
territory was granted each?12. What were the chief provisions of the first American charter, and
by whom were they signed?13. Mention some of the beginners of the nation, and describe their
departure and voyage14. When and where did they make a permanent settlement?
15. Give the early history of Captain John Smith.
16. Give an account of his capture by the Indians, and his rescue.
17. Describe his last years, and give an estimate of his character.
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