A.Early English Exploration•John Cabot, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh {failures}•eventually exploration for English crown was saved and made permanent becauseof joint-stock companiesB.The Chesapeake Region•Jamestown (established by Virginia Company) charter in 1607•swampy area, malaria-ridden•many died from sickness and Native American attack•Starving Time (1609-1610): settlers didn’t work, farm or attempt at getting food—they were noblemen too good for such a menial task (they were looking forgold)•John Smith imposed autocratic rule “No work = No food”•settlers originally had good relations with Powhatan but food raids and landencroachment led to otherwise•House of Burgesses- 1strepresentative (republican) government in New World•head right system was incentive to colonize and bring indentured servants to theNew World•Maryland was similarC. Maryland•originally friendly with Natives but overpopulation led to tension•tobacco = wealth•
