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Discovery and Colonization of New World
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Journey to New World
Three ships on route for Virginia set sail from London.The ships carried 105 passengers, 39 crew members and took four months. -
Jamestown
In 1607, 105 men landed in Virginia and created a settlement called Jamestown. -
Starving time
After extreme drought and famine there are only 60 out of 400 people left in 1610. Only survive after Natives save them and team them to survive. -
Discovery of Tobacco
After the discovery of smoking Tobacco the market skyrockets and British begin to export Tobacco in the hundred thousands. -
House of Burgusses
First Colonial Bi-Cameral democratic Government is formed in Virginia with 20 representatives. -
Start of African Slave trade.
A Dutch ship sells 20 black slaves to Jamestown. Marking the start of the triangular slave trade. The mortality rate is in the 40-60th percentile and the Virginia slave laws are cruel. -
Navigation Act I
English law aimed to harm Dutch trade. Restricted goods and only allowed English imports. -
Navigation act II
English law that makes it to where goods can only be shipped to British territory. -
Virginia Recognizes Slavery
Virginia recognizes slavery officially -
Virginia Bans Interracial Marriage
Virginia no longer recognizes or allows interracial marriage.