What two reasons did Smith say it better to go farther up river and into a narrower part of the river to land and colonize?
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March 21, 2020What two reasons did Smith say it better to go farther up river and into a narrower part of the river to land and colonize?
Virtual Jamestown – Instructions by John Smith www.virtualjamestown.org
At the site click on the map, then click on Resources, then First Hand Accounts in the drop down.
Choose First Hand Accounts & Letters by Date and scroll down to 1600-1624.
Read the first account – “Instructions, by way of advice etc —John Smith” and then answers the questions
1. What other “sea” was John Smith writing about and why?
2. What two reasons did Smith say it better to go farther up river and into a narrower part of the river to land and colonize?
3. Who should they not offend and why?
4. Why did Smith discourage settling in a heavily treed area?
5. What should carpenters build first before working for individuals and why
