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First American Child Born
This is when the First child was born in America. Her name was Virginia Dare. She was the first kid born of English parents. -
Roanoke Island
This is when they finally stayed at Roanoke Island and started settling. -
Spanish Armada Defeated
Spanish bunch of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruna. They were under command of Duke of Medina. -
Discovery of Jamestown
The discovery of Jamestown is when 104 English men and boys arrived, and started a settlement. Jameston was named after King, James the first. -
You Can't Turn Back Now
Lord De La Warr comes over and prevents Gates and around 250 settlers from being able to return to England. -
Own Land
The colonist could now own their own land. The government started offereing 50 acres per person and other things to get more people to come over. -
House of Burgesses
This is an early goverment. They met in the chori of the church at Jamestown. -
Dutch bring Africans
This is when the first slaves were brought to North America, to help with production of tobacco crops and large cash crops like that. -
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Virgina Company sends Women
The Virgina Company sent 140 unmarried women who volunteered to come to America. This is so they could marry and start families. -
King James declares Royal Colony
This is when Jameston becomes a colony with a governor and council appointed by King James.
