Question

What was in the sealed box from the Virginia Company in England that the settlers opened once they arrived?

Answer 1

When the settlers first arrived, they opened a sealed box that they had brought from the Virginia Company in England. The box contained the names of seven men who would serve on a council and be the leaders. One of these names was that of John Smith, a man who was being held in a sort of jail on the ship because he was offensive to some of the men on board. John Smith was a strong man who knew how to take control and get things done.

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Again, reading from the text book

Answer 2

Answer: I believe it was weaponry, called Beecher's Bibles. I may be wrong but I'm also very positive.

Explanation: The settlers weren't allowed weaponry, so Beecher had an idea to make an "order for Bibles" but it was weaponry disguised.

I hope that’s right I’m pretty sure it is.