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First English Expeddition to Ronoke
John White traveled to Roanke,an island off of North Carolina. Later,he became governer of Roanoke and broght more settlers. -
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada
When the English defeated the fleet of the Spanish ships. -
The Virgina Colony Began
Queen Elizabeth gave Sir Walter Raleigh permission to sponsor the colony at Roanoke. He named England's first colony Virginia. -
John Smith and others Established Jamestown
The Virginia Company of London finanaced an expedition to Chesapeake Bay. They named the first permanent English settlement Jamestown. -
Only 35 Colonist are Alive in Jamestown
There were many hardships in Jamestown. The land was swampy,the water made people sick,and there wasnt much food. -
The Starving Time
Native Americans stopped helping the colonist get food. The colonist ate rats,mice, and snkaes.(Many believe there was cannibalism during this time) -
Jhon Rolfe Developed Tobacco
The success of tobacco growing changed jamestown in many ways. -
The First Africans Came to Jamestown
The population jumped from abut 600 in 1619 to 200 in 1621. -
The House of Burgesses was Created
The House of Burgesses became the first representative assembly in the American colonies. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon marched into Jamestown,took control of tht House of Burgesses, and burned jamestown to the ground.
