Early English Settlements

By Kerbstomp11
  • Period: Sep 25, 1500 to

    Early Americans

  • Roanoke Island

    Roanoke Island

  • Spanish Armada

    Spanish Armada

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

  • Colonists can own land

    Colonists can own land

  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses

  • Virginia Company sends women

    Virginia Company sends women

  • Dutch ship brings Africans to work

    Dutch ship brings Africans to work

  • King James declares Royal Colony

    King James declares Royal Colony

  • Slaves can no longer own land

    Slaves can no longer own land
    This movement is what lead to the making of slavery laws. Without being able to own land, African Americans would almost be forced to be slaves. This was a very important moment in history.

  • Slavery becomes Law

    Slavery becomes Law
    This was a very important moment in history because this allowed slaves to be owned by people. Before this, African Americans were not owned by others. This was a huge stepping stone in the slavery movement.