John Smith & Jamestown

John Smith was an English soldier and adventurer. He helped establish the first permanent English colony in America at Jamestown, Virginia. Born in Willoughby, England, John Smith worked on his father’s farm and went to school until about age 15. A short time later, he left home and became a soldier.In 1601, he joined the fight of several east European nations against invasion by the Ottoman Empire, which was based in what is now Turkey. Smith was quickly promoted to captain. But the Ottomans soon captured Smith and sold him as a slave. He later escaped to Russia and then returned to England.In 1606, Smith joined a group that sailed from England to establish a colony in Virginia.

1580: Born1601: Joined the fight of several East European nations against the invasion .by the Ottoman Empire.1606: Sailed from England to establish a colony in Virginia.1607: Helped establish the 1st permanent English colony in America at Jamestown, VA.1608: Led a small expedition exploring the Chesapeake Bay area.1624: Wrote his most influential book, The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles.1631: Died.

Help to establish a colony in Virginia.Imposed order by forcing everyone to work in Virginia, saving the settlers from starvation and disease.Wrote his most influential book, The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles.

Lasting Impact

Led the Colonists in Virgina & helped to save the settlers from starvation and disease.

Citations

Shifflett, Crandall. "Smith, John." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 16 Jan. 2014.ImagesJamestown Image: http://stampframing.com/jamestown.JPGSmith Image: http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar515460&st=Jamestown%3A+John+Smith%5C#Smith Map: http://sschlemminger.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/jamestownslice.gif

Accomplishments

John Smith English Soldier and Adventurer

Biography

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Captain John Smith