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Jamestown was chartered.
Jamestown was chartered by the Virginia Company of London in December of 1606. -
The colonists arrived in the New World.
The colonists arrived in the New World. On May 13, after 2 weeks of exploring, they found a place alongside the James River. -
Captain John Smith became leader of Jamestown.
Captain John Smith became the leader of Jamestown in 1608. He was the fourth leader of Jamestown. He saved Jamestown from destruction by replacing the common-store system with the free enterprise system, and established a "no work, no food" rule. He went back to England in 1609 because of injuries. -
New colonists arrived just in time.
When the colonists of Jamestown decided to leave because of starvation, new colonists arrived with new supplies and more food. -
A New Cash Crop
When Jamestown tried to become more profitable, they tried a large number of things to try to find what was most profitable. John Rolfe introduced tobacco and it became the major cash crop of Jamestown. -
Slaves replace indentured servants.
The first African American slaves came to Jamestown in 1619. They gradually began to replace indentured servants. -
The First Representative Government
The first representative government began in Jamestown in 1619 with a general assembly. -
Jamestown versus Powhatan Indians
Jamestown had a war in 1622 with the Powhatan Indians. -
Jamestown dies down.
Jamestown continued to be the center of social life until 1699 when the Virginian capital became Williamsburg. -
The End of the Reign of Jamestown
Jamestown ceased in the mid 1700's. -
Just kidding!! Jamestown didn't end!
Today you can take tours and look through Jamestown. You can still see many of the famous historical sites!
