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Jamestown Discovery
Jamestown was discovered. -
Men Exploring
23 men went on a exploration up the James River. -
John Smith Captured
John Smith got captured by the Powhatans. -
John Smith Released
John Smith was released from the Powhatans! -
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Collecting Food
The people of Jamestown go to find food to eat. -
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People are Deing
60 people are still alive out of 500. The rest are dead. -
Pocahontas
Pocahontas gets married to John Rolfe. John Rolfe also planted the first tobacco plant in 1612. -
Pocahontas dies
Pocahontas dies. :( -
House of Burgesses
The beginning of the House of Burgesses. This was the New World's first form of representative government. Burgesses were elected by the Colonists and directly represented them. -
African Slaves Arrive
African Slaves Arrive in Jamestown -
Pilgrims
The Pilgrims arive. -
Opechancanough
Opechancanough leads the massacure against the settlers. Also in 1621 the leader of Wampanoug establishes peace with the pilgrims. -
Letter of Concil in Virgina
The letter of Council in Virginia to the Virginia Company got there letter. This letter probably told them how to make their Company better and what is wrong with the Virginia Company. -
Kings Rights
The Kings Right to dissolve the Virginia Company is upheld. Jamestown Colony becomes the sole property of King James the First. -
King James
King James died today.