Conquest Update and Class Stuff

The second full week of school is upon us and in full swing!  We've had Verso discussions and dove into some primary sources to help us with our learning about the English Settlements.  Here's what the rest of the week is going to look like:

Wednesday Thursday:

Look closely at a letter from Jamestown settler Sebastian Brandt.  Little is known about Brandt, but his account tells us how dangerous a place this "new world" could still be, even 10 years after settlement.  Since Brandt's letter is full of misspellings and words we no longer use, we will transcribe it so that your every day, modern person will be able to easily read it.

Also on these days, we will look at selections from 2 of John Smith's famous writings, "General History" and "True Relation."  They both mention the same event of meeting Pocahontas, but man, they tell totally different stories.  Which one is true?  Neither?  Maybe both?  We will let you decide.  Before we do, I'm going to try to get the real things read and let you know if there is anything else you need to know to help you make up your mind.

Also, Video Number 3 will be assigned.  It will focus on the Plymouth Colony, plus talk about the Puritans and Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the First Thanksgiving.  Pretty interesting stuff.

I guess we will move into what you really want to read about...the Conquest Updates.  

White 1: In talks with the neighboring Native Civilization, the "Tlaxmecs."  Their emperor demanded 2 cannons, and men to train his warriors on how to use them to even begin talks.  He also threatened to annihilate White 1's colony if they did not give those items.  They may talk of a trade deal.  Will be posted soon.  

White 3: Bolstered their military capabilities with the addition of 300 of King Lindow's Royal Marines.  Also in talks with the Olmexaya's on a possible alliance to destroy a neighboring French colony.

White 4: Added 400 of King Lindow's Marines and purchased some specialized jobs.  They are in a terrific place for a colony. 

If you were just assigned a specialized job by your colony and need help on what to do, please come see me.  I will help you through what you need to do to help your colony succeed.