History of Jamestown

  • Jamestown is founded

    Jamestown is founded

    When Jamestown is founded, it's America’s first permanent English colony.
  • John Smith became colony’s leader

    John Smith became colony’s leader

    In 1608 John Smith became Jamestowns leader.
  • The first two English women arrived

    The first two English women arrived

    The very first two english women arrived at Jamestown.
  • Colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in spring

    Colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in spring

    Colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in spring because there wasn't enough supplies.
  • Discovered the cash crop tobacco

    Discovered the cash crop tobacco

    Jamestown discovered the cash crop tobacco which they then sold for a ton of money.
  • Virginas First documented Africans

    Virginas First documented Africans

    The very first Africans were documented in Jamestown.
  • The first representative government

    The first representative government

    The very representative in British America started at Jamestown.
  • The Virginia Company was dissolved by the king

    The Virginia Company was dissolved by the king

    The Virgina company leaders in England, took apart the Virginia Company by the king.

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