Question

PLS HURRY 100 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLS DO ASAP

What Do I Have to Do?
You should now be familiar with European colonies and their impact on the Americas! For your assessment, imagine that you are a European settler. You will write a journal entry about why you decided to move to one of the colonies in the New World.

Assessment Directions

If you were a European settler, why would you decide to move to the New World? Write a journal entry about your decision to move. Use the following questions to plan your entry:

Where are you going?
Why did you decide to move?
What and who are you going to bring with you?
Who and what will you find there?
What will you do to make money?
How do you feel about moving?

Answer 1

Journal Entry:

As a European settler, I have decided to move to the New World and settle in Virginia. The opportunity to own land and have more economic and political freedom was too tempting to resist. The thought of owning my own farm and being able to make a living on my own terms was very appealing to me. The New World is full of untamed wilderness, and I want to be a part of shaping it into a prosperous land.

I am bringing my wife and children with me, as well as some of my closest friends. We have pooled our resources to purchase a large parcel of land that we will farm together. I also plan on bringing some livestock, including cows and chickens, so that we can have fresh milk and eggs.

When we arrive, we will find a mix of indigenous people and other European settlers. I am excited to meet and trade with these people, as well as learn from them. I hope that we can coexist peacefully and learn from each other's cultures.

To make money, I plan on farming tobacco. I have heard that tobacco is a cash crop and that there is a great demand for it back in Europe. I am also interested in trading with the Native Americans for furs and other goods.

Overall, I am excited and a bit nervous about this move. Leaving everything I know behind and starting fresh in a new land is daunting, but I know that the potential rewards are worth it. I hope to make a good life for myself and my family in Virginia.

Answer 2

Journal Entry of a European Settler

Date: March 25, 1650

Location: London, England

Dear Journal,

I have made the decision to move to the New World. Specifically, I will be settling in Virginia. I have always dreamed of exploring new lands and creating a better life for myself, and the opportunities in the colonies seem endless.

There are a few reasons why I have decided to make this move. Firstly, the economic situation in England is not looking promising. I have struggled to find a job that pays well enough to support myself and my family. I have heard that in Virginia, there are plenty of job opportunities and a chance to make a good living.

Secondly, I am excited about the prospect of owning my own land. In England, land ownership is reserved for the wealthy and powerful. In Virginia, I have heard that the land is plentiful and available for those willing to work hard and make it their own.

I will be bringing my wife and two children with me. We have saved up enough money to purchase a small plot of land and start a farm. I am also bringing some basic tools, such as an axe and a plow, to help with our farming efforts.

I have heard that there are already some settlers in Virginia, and that the Native Americans are friendly and willing to trade. I am looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their way of life.

To make money, I plan to grow tobacco and sell it to the European markets. I have heard that tobacco is in high demand, and that the profits can be substantial.

I am feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension about this move. Leaving behind everything we have ever known is daunting, but I am eager to start a new life and make a name for myself in the New World.

I will keep you updated on our journey.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]