The History of Jamestown Settlers and the Natives that lived there

Virgina Company of London travel from England

May 24, 1607

A group from England traveled to North America and Jamestown to find riches for King James in England.

John Smith meets Pochontas in Jamestown

Dec 10, 1607

John Smith meets Pocahontas and meets other native tribes, She showed them the land and its reseources. John Smith was kidnapped by Pocahontas' father and she saved him,

Many early settlers die during winter

May 23, 1609

After a hard winter, many settlers died. Only about 50 settlers were left. There were many more that were there before.

First Government in North America

Apr 29, 1619

The House of Burgesses was a government in Jamestown. This was the first form of government in North America.

First African slaves came to Jamestown

Aug 7, 1619

The first African slaves came to Jamestown to begin to be servants.

Many settlers starve

Jan 8, 1622

This is the seond time that many settlers are starving because of the harsh conditions.

Native tribes raid and kill settlers

Mar 22, 1622

A native tribe called the Pumunkey Indians kill about 300 people and attack Jamestown. The Natives lost this fight because many of them died.