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HIST2111
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US History I
PBS
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Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown’s Dark Winter
Documentary #1
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**WARNING: This documentary deals with dark and violent subject matter. The forensic testimony and information can
be graphic in nature. Please be advised if watching with young children in the room.
Documentary Link:
https://tinyurl.com/2111jamestowndoc
1.
What is the young unnamed girl likely doing in Jamestown?
The young unnamed girl is likely a settler or inhabitant of Jamestown, Virginia
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2.
What disaster strikes on July 25, 1609 that nearly destroys the fleet?
On July 25, 1609, a hurricane strikes the fleet that was meant to resupply Jamestown, nearly
destroying it.
3.
What building at Jamestown “reveals some of the saddest secrets in the history of America?”
The building at Jamestown that "reveals some of the saddest secrets in the history of America"
is the cellar where the remains of the young girl were found.
4.
What unusual find is discovered by archaeologists in the dirt of the cellar?
Archaeologists discover the unusual find of the remains of a 14-year-old English girl buried
among butchered animal bones and household trash in the cellar.
5.
Within hours, what major conclusion do the scientists come to about their discovery?
Within hours of the discovery, the scientists come to the major conclusion that the young girl's
remains suggest evidence of cannibalism during the Starving Time.
6.
What do the scientists name the young girl in order to give her dignity?
The scientists name the young girl "Jane" in order to give her dignity.
7.
What “legendary” man might be able to save Jamestown?
John Smith is the "legendary" man who might be able to save Jamestown.
8.
What is polluted in the fort that is also causing death?
The water from the wells
9.
During the Starving Time, how many die out of the estimated 320 settlers?
During the Starving Time, out of the estimated 320 settlers, about three-quarters of them die
from starvation or starvation-related diseases.
10.
What do archaeologists find on Jane’s jaw bone that’s
so unusual?
Archaeologists find unusual scratch marks on Jane's jawbone.
11.
In addition to the jaw bone, what other “strange clue” do they find in the cellar?
They find an additional shin bone.
12.
What do the scientists believe all these marks point to that is “more bizarre than murder?
The scientists believe that all these marks, including the scratch marks on Jane's jawbone, point
to a scenario that is "more bizarre than murder," likely referring to the possibility of
cannibalism.
13.
Do archaeologists and scientists believe she was murdered?
Yes, she was killed and eaten so others could survive.
14.
How many people are known to have been eaten at Jamestown during the Starving Time?
At least three.
15.
Now that scientists know what happened to Jane, what “one mystery remains?”
Now that scientists know what happened to Jane, the "one mystery remains" refers to the
question of whether her body was consumed out of desperation or cultural reasons.
16.
Who does Jane represent? Why is her story so important?
Jane represents one of the settlers of Jamestown during a time of extreme hardship,
highlighting the struggles and desperation they faced. Her story is important as it sheds light
on the dire circumstances of early American colonial life.
17.
Was the story of Jane and the Starving Time at Jamestown surprising to you? Had you heard of the incredibly
dangerous and difficult time the settlers had in the early years of English settlement in middle or high school?
The story of Jane and the Starving Time at Jamestown is surprising to me due to the extreme
difficulties faced by the settlers. While I might have learned about the challenges early English
settlers faced in school, the details and specifics of events like the Starving Time might not be
widely known.
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