Jamestown

Captured!

Jan 1, 1607

John Smith is caputured by Native americans but Pocahantas, Cheif Powhatan's daughter, saves him from death.

Begining

May 16, 1607

Jamestown was founded.

Jamestown

Period: Dec 31, 1607 to Dec 16, 1699

Leadership

Dec 16, 1608

John Smith becomes the leader of the Jamestown colony.

Tabacco

Dec 16, 1613

John Rholfe introduces an important cash crop, tabacco.

How Sweet!

Feb 14, 1614

Peace grows between the colonist and natives after John Rholfe and Pocahantas marry.

Slavery

Aug 18, 1619

The first slaves in Jamestown arrived, and only a bit less than 30 came out of the ship and they were sold immidently.

Attack!!

Feb 2, 1622

Cheif Powhatan unleashed a major suprise attack after the peace between the natives and colonists died. His attack killed almost 400 people, a quarter of the whole population.

Rising Up

Dec 16, 1624

Jamestown Rises up to be the capital of the Virginian colony.

Going Down

Nov 5, 1698

Jamestown burns almost completly down after a native american attack.

Losing It's Title

Dec 16, 1699

Jamestown finally lost it's title as Virginia's capital, after 92 long years.