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A colony was chartered by King James I
King James I chartered a voyage sponsored by the Virgina Company. -
Leave England
Three ships leave England to start a colony. They are the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. -
Location selected
The colonist pick a location to build, led by Captain Christopher Newport. This spot was near the river and easy to defend. -
John Smith becomes leader
Captain John Smith was elected to lead the colony. -
First 2 women arrive
The first 2 women arrive in Jamestown. -
John Smith goes back to England
Captain John Smith is injured by gunpowder and goes to England. After he leaves, the colonists go to war with the Native Americans and many die from not having enough food. -
More settlers arrive
More settlers arrived in the Spring with supplies. -
Tobacco cash crop
John Rolfe introduces tobacco as a cash crop and marries Pocahontas.
