Colony Countdown

In this timeline sequencing worksheet, students read four key events from the history of Jamestown and place them in chronological order. They identify the progression from the colony’s founding to its stabilization and economic success, emphasizing cause and effect in historical development. A bonus section asks students to transfer these events to a simple timeline, reinforcing their understanding of time order and historical sequencing. The reflection question encourages analytical thinking about which event most influenced Jamestown’s survival. This activity helps learners visualize historical progress and connect events through reasoning and evidence.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Chronological Understanding

Social Studies – Early Colonies and Exploration

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Texts

History – Cause and Effect Relationships

This worksheet is part of our Jamestown Settlement collection.