Jamestown

By ursussy
  • Founding of Jamestown

    Founding of Jamestown

    Jamestown was established as a colony.
  • Starving Time

    Starving Time

    Winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown their was large shortage of food.
  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses

    The first meeting of the House of Burgesses was held in Jamestown, Virginia.
  • The Powhatan Wars

    The Powhatan Wars

    In 1622-1624, the events where conflicts and battles between colonists and American Native Indians are held in Jamestown/Virginia.
  • Royal colony

    Royal colony

    Jamestown/Virginia was named a royal colony.
  • Virginia House of Burgesses passes law

    Virginia House of Burgesses passes law

    In 1667, the Virginia House of Burgesses passes a law that binds blacks to servitude, even if they convert to Christianity.