Global exploration timeline By TimeTracker97 May 13, 1607 The British founding Jamestown Period: Jun 10, 1607 to Aug 10, 1609 Captain John Smith becoming governor Period: Dec 9, 1607 to Jan 23, 1608 John Smith captured by Powhatan Indians Period: Dec 29, 1607 to Dec 31, 1607 Pocahantas saves John Smith from execution Period: Mar 22, 1609 to Oct 8, 1644 Powhatan war with Jamestown Period: Dec 19, 1609 to Jun 7, 1610 Jamestown succumbs to disease and starvation Period: Apr 7, 1612 to Mar 16, 1614 Tobacco crop becomes exported Period: Apr 9, 1613 to Jun 11, 1614 Pocahontas captured by the English Period: Apr 5, 1614 to Mar 21, 1617 John Rolfe and Pocahontas marry for peace Period: Jun 12, 1616 to Mar 21, 1617 Pocahantas sails for England to improve colonization Period: Mar 4, 1617 to Mar 21, 1617 Pocahontas dies from illness
