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First English Expedition to Roanoke
John White traveled to Roanoke, an island off of North Carolina. Later, he became governor of Roanoke and brought more settlers. -
Virginia Colony started
Realigh named his colony after the unmarried, or vrigin, queen. she gave him permission to sponsor the colony at Roanoke. -
Virginia Fail
The colonists relied on N.A. for fout, when the food. But, when the N.A. realized that the settelers wanted thier land. So they cut off there supply of food -
England defeated the Spanish Armada
the English defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. This inspired the English to take control of land in America like the Spanish did. They belived they could be powerful too. -
Jamestwon was founded
The Virginia Compnay of London financed an expedtion to Chesapeak Bay that included more than 100 colonys. They named the first permanent English settlment Jamestown. -
John Smith took control of Jamestown
John Smith solider and adventuer took control. To make sure the colonists Smith's announced," He that shall not work shall not eat." -
Pawhatan attacked
Growing tensions between the settlers and the N.A. The Pawhatan stooped trading and attacked the setters. -
Growing Tabacco
Jhon Rofle developed a high-grade tabacco that the colonists leaner how to grow. It became very and quickly popular -
First A fican American in Jamestown
The company offered 50 acres of land grant for each man or woman, or childern who could pay his or her wat to the colonys -
Pawhatan attacked agian
The expanding of tabacco plantations took over more and more Pawhatan lane. In response to land grabs by colonists the Powhatan killed hundreds of Jamestown's residents.
