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Virginia Company
The Virginia company was two joint-stock companies chartered under James I, established in 1606, and sought treasures in the New World. -
JamesTown
Jamestown was founded in 1607, was the first settlement of the Virginia Colony, and served as their capital until 1699. -
Tobacco
John Rolfe planted the first crop of tobacco in 1616. By using tobacco, the Jamestown colonists found a new way to make money for The Virginia Company. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the elected legislative body of white males of the Colony of Virginia. -
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Powhatan War
The Powhatan War was a harsh war between Powhatan Indian confederacy and early English settlers in Virginia and Maryland which resulted in the destruction of Indian power. -
Charles I's Death
Charles I was convicted of treason and was beheaded on January 30, 1649. -
Charleston
Charleston was founded in 1670 in honor of King Charles II of England. -
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King Philip's War
King Philip's War was an armed battle between New England colonists and Native Americans from 1675-1676. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was an armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley in 1676.
