'Jamestown

First Colony

1607

First colony founded in Jamestown

Starving Period

1609

Period in Jamestown referred to as the starving time

Thomas Dale

1611

The rule of sir Thomas dale and good order in Virginia

Tobacco

1612

Tobacco plantation established 30 miles from the heart of jamestown

English against Powhatan

1614

Violent confrontation between English and Powhatan men in Virginia

Burgesses

1619

First house of burgesses held in Jamestown