Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Question

When was the General History of Virginia published & who wrote it?
click to flip
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't know

Question

What was the book about?
Remaining cards (18)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

John Smith/GHOV

QuestionAnswer
When was the General History of Virginia published & who wrote it? 1624 by John Smith
What was the book about? earliest history of the Virginia Company
Who was the president of the Virginia Company? John Smith
What all did Smith do? was a poet, adventurer, and mapmaker
What was the purpose for the book? the tell about the early days of Jamestown
What does the book show? relationship between the English settlers & the Indians, the determination to make the settlement thrive
Who did the Indians capture & for how long? John Smith & for 6-7 weeks
What did Smith try & do after being captured? tried to escape but was hunted by about 200 bowmen
What gift did Smith give the Opechancanough king? a double compass dial
Who saved Smith from being killed? Pocahontas
After Pocahontas saves Smith, How was the relationship between the settlers & Indians? they exchanged gifts & helped each other
How was the book written? narrative account
What was Smith's purpose of writing this book? educate the reader of how the native americans & the early English settlers related to each other
What was the only bad thing about Smith's writing? it was biased because of his point of view
When & where was John Smith born? 1580, Willoughby, England
What year did he die? 1631 at the age of 51
What caused John Smith to leave Jamestown? he had to go back to England to seek medical help due to a gun powder explosion
When did Smith leave England to go to Jamestown? December 20, 1606
Who published the book? Michael sparkes
Created by: taco_beall
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards