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Introduction...
In 1606, some 105 adventurers set off
from England to try and establish the first permanent English
colony in the New World. They settled in what is now the state
of Virginia and called their colony first James Fort, and then
James Towne, in honor of James I, the King of England. The early years
of the colony were nearly a total disaster. Almost half of the settlers
died due to poor choices in settlement location, management of resources,
and quarrels with the indigenous Powhatan Indians.
You
are the Captain of the Jamestown Colony:
Can you do any better than the real colonists? You
will have a copy of the London Company's Instructions
to help guide you. Also, you can ask your fellow
colonists and the Native Americans for advice. Be
careful, though, because some advice is better than
others!
Scoring
Factors:
After
you make all your decisions, you will receive a report on
the state of your colony based on these factors:
- Food:
How well can you provide it for your colonists?
- Health:
Can you keep your colonists from dying due to disease,
starvation, and attacks?
- Wealth:
Can you make yourself and your sponsors at the London
Company rich from the discovery of gold and silver?
- Morale:
Can you keep yourself in power by keeping everyone happy?
Make
History:
You
will get to compare your colony to the historical
Jamestown at the end. By examining the "Now
we know..." section, you can learn from
the mistakes of history so you do not repeat
them when you play again.
Good
luck and Godspeed!
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