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Spanish Armada defeated
The Spanish Armada was a fleet of 130 ships. Off the coast of France, they were defeated by an English naval force in 1588. -
Jamestown
Jamestown was discovered in 1607. The Virginia Company of England set out on a daring voyage to the mysterious land called Virginia to begin a life there. -
House of Burgess meets
George Yeardley arrived in Jamestown and instantly said that a legislative assembly was to be formed. This assembly is also known was the first meeting of the House of Burgess.
