In days of old, brave colonists
Sailed across the sea
To find a new and fertile land
Where they could all be free

They found a site, a perfect spot
To build their settlement
And soon they built a thriving town
With shops and homes and tents

But soon they faced a challenge great
A powerful monopoly
Who wanted to control the trade
And all their profits solely

They navigated cleverly
And found a way to trade
With other towns and settlements
And profits they soon made

They also made a treaty fair
With the natives of the land
To live in peace and harmony
And build a friendship grand

But then a siege came to their gates
And they fought with all their might
Until the enemy retreated
And they saw the morning light

So remember this great venture
Of the colonists of old
Who built a settlement so grand
And were brave, wise and bold.

Reflections

1. Why did the colonists leave their homes to start a new settlement?
2. How did the colonists navigate the challenge of a powerful monopoly?
3. What did the colonists do to build a friendship with the native inhabitants?
4. Why was the settlement besieged, and how did the colonists defend themselves?
5. What can we learn from the colonists' bravery and perseverance in building a new community?