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Jamestown

By Dvhl

  • Queen Elizabeth II chose Walter Raleigh to set up a colony in North America.

    Queen Elizabeth II chose Walter Raleigh to set up a colony in North America.

  • The first colonists arrived at Roanoke.

    The first colonists arrived at Roanoke.

  • The people started to build, and settle on the land.

    The people started to build, and settle on the land.
    The people started to build, and settle on the land.

  • The first two English women arrived at Jamestown in 1608.

    The first two English women arrived at Jamestown in 1608.

  • Just when the colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in Spring 1610

    Just when the colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in Spring 1610

  • However, until the introduction of tobacco as a cash crop about 1613.

    However, until the introduction of tobacco as a cash crop about 1613.

  • The first Africa Americans arrived in Virgina.

    The first Africa Americans arrived in Virgina.

  • After a series of events, including a 1622 war with the Powhatan Indians.

    After a series of events, including a 1622 war with the Powhatan Indians.

  • Virginia Company was dissolved by the king in 1624.

  • Jamestown continued as the center of Virginia’s political and social life until 1699 when the seat of government moved to Williamsburg.