Jamestown

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  • Jamestown's Establishment

    Jamestown's Establishment

    This is when the English settlers first arrived to America to establish a new settlement.
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    Starving Time

    This was a major event in Jamestown history when there was a lack of food and very harsh conditions. People were resorting to cannibalism because of this.
  • Tobacco

    Tobacco

    Jamestown became a successful colony by growing tobacco. This caused more individuals to come to Jamestown because it was a cash crop.
  • The House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses

    This was the first representative assembly of the American colonies. The first representatives were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and Patrick Henry and any more.
  • The First Slaves

    The First Slaves

    This was the first record of the arrival of the African slaves. This event marked the beginning of slavery.
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    Bacon's Rebellion

    This was a rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against Native American policies and corruption.