Compare and Contrast-Jamestown & Plymoth

by History Diva

Price: 100 points or $1 USD

Subjects: socialstudies,history,unitedStatesHistory

Grades: 8

Description: Engage students with this interactive Boom Cards deck that helps them compare and contrast the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies! Perfect for 8th grade U.S. History, this activity guides students in analyzing the reasons for settlement, geography, government, interactions with Native Americans, and challenges faced by both colonies. Using drag-and-drop sorting, multiple choice, and short scenario-based questions, students will build a deeper understanding of how these two English settlements were similar—and how they were very different. 🧠 Skills Covered: Compare & contrast colonial motivations and structures Identify key facts and challenges unique to each colony Practice analytical thinking using historical details Apply vocabulary and context clues in a meaningful way 🧩 What’s Included: 20+ interactive cards Drag-and-drop Venn diagram activity Matching cards (colony to fact) 📚 Topics Included: Jamestown (1607): Economic motives, tobacco, House of Burgesses Plymouth (1620): Religious freedom, Mayflower Compact, harsh winter Interactions with Native Americans (Powhatan vs. Wampanoag) Differences in leadership and government structures Survival challenges and solutions