Jamestown Word Search
This Jamestown word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the terms and ideas of a school subject. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: JAMESTOWN, COLONY, POWHATAN, SETTLEMENT, VIRGINIA, SMITH, ROLFE, TOBACCO, SURVIVAL, FORT, CHESAPEAKE, EXPLORATION.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Jamestown word list, defined
- COLONY /ˈkɒləni/ · noun
- A country or area under the political control of a distant nation, whose settlers occupy it; more broadly, a group of people or animals of the same kind living together in one place. Related: settlement, outpost, possession, dependency.
- SETTLEMENT /sɛtəlmənt/ · noun
- A place where people live, especially a small town or village. A decision or agreement reached after discussion or negotiation. Related: town, village, community, agreement.
- VIRGINIA /ˈvɜːrdʒɪniə/ · proper noun
- A state in the United States of America, located in the eastern part of the country. It is known for its historic sites, such as Monticello, and its natural beauty, including the Blue Ridge Mountains. Related: state, region, area, territory.
- SMITH /smɪθ/ · noun
- A person whose occupation is working with metal, especially by hammering it; a craftsman who makes or repairs things, especially tools or machines. Related: coppersmith, goldsmith, blacksmith, metalworker.
- TOBACCO /təˈbækoʊ/ · noun
- A plant native to the Americas, and its dried leaves, which are used as a stimulant and in the manufacture of cigars, cigarettes, and other products. Related: nicotine, cigarette, cigar, pipe.
- SURVIVAL /sərˈvaɪvəl/ · noun, verb
- The state or fact of continuing to exist or be in operation, especially in difficult circumstances. The act of remaining alive or in existence. Related: existence, continuance, endurance, perseverance.
- FORT /fɔːt/ (British), /fɔːrt/ (US) · noun
- A fortified building or strategic position used for military defense, typically enclosing troops, weapons, or supplies behind walls or earthworks. Related: stronghold, fortress, garrison, citadel.
- EXPLORATION /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/ · noun
- The action of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar area or subject in order to discover or learn more about it; a careful examination or study of something. Related: investigation, examination, survey, study.
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