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Virginia Dare
Virginia Dare was born to the parents of people in North Carolina. -
Roanoke Island
Roanoke island was founded by men, and forts were established. -
Spanish Armada Defeated
In the late 1580s, English raids against Spanish commerce and Elizabeth I's support of the Dutch rebels. The English defeated the Spanish. -
Discovery of Jamestown
Jamestown was discovered under the name James Fort. Jamestown was considered permanent after abandonment in 1610. -
Jamestown Fire
The great fire of Jamestown destroyed many homes, much of the homes, and disease spread among the town. -
Colonists Can Own Land
Colonists can own land, and are offered deals by the government to get them to come to there. -
The House of Burgesses Meets
The House of Burgesses was the first meeting of elected representatives in North America. -
Virginia Company sends women
Women were sent. -
King James declares Royal Colony
King James declares royal colony. -
Dutch Bring Africans
The Dutch gave van Riebeeck authority to bring slaves to South Africa.
