Unit 2, Chapter 4: European Settlements

Updated 6-27-15
In this chapter, students will study European exploration of North America and the first permanent European settlements in America. Students will learn about life in the colonies of Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, New France, and New Netherland. Check out the links below for additional information on this chapter.

• Unit 2 Family Letter - An overview of Unit 2 with reading suggestions.
• Chapter 4 Organizer - This is a copy of the blank chapter organizer and study guide (notes). This is due on the day of the chapter test.
• Roanoke and Jamestown Powerpoint - Copy of the presentation used in class.
  
• Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Powerpoint - Copy of the presentation used in class.
• Virginia Powerpoint - Life in colonial Virginia.
  
• Roanoke History Mysteries Primary Sources
• Roanoke History Mysteries Investigation Journal
• Jamestown Did it Happen?
• History Alive Resources - Chapter 6 
  

Below are summaries of each lesson from Chapter 4. These can be a very useful resource to study for tests.

• Chapter 4, Lesson 1 Summary
• Chapter 4, Lesson 2 Summary
• Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Summary
• Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Summary

Mr. Bowen's Practice Quizzes

• Chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards/Games
• Chapter 4 Review Quiz

Quizzes, Games, and Resources

• The Story of Roanoke
• Roanoke Resources
• Jamestown Resources
  
• Jamestown Online Adventure
• Jamestown Interactive
• On the Trail of John Smith
  
• Jamestown Starving Time Inquiry
• Plymouth Colony Archive Project
• Plymouth Colony Clothing
  
• Fling the Teacher - Colonial America
• Early Settlements Matching Quiz
• Mr. Nussbaum - 1600s