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The Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery, carrying 105 passengers, one of whom died during the voyage, departed from England in December 1606
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On May 13, after two weeks of exploration, the ships arrived at a site on the James River selected for its deep water anchorage and good defensive position
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When They Arrive At Jamestown and Land.
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While the the near by Powhatan tribe was curious about the new comers.
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John Smith wanted to be friends with the Powhatan Indians. So,tthey decided to trade with each other presious items with each other.
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The Powhatan Indians were pleased, but the settlers were nervous. Then they decided to build a fort.
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The first two English women arrived at Jamestown in 1608
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Captain John Smith became the colony’s leader in September 1608
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John Smith makes a law saying," No work, no food."
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The Powhatan tribe capture John Smith, and was going to beat him up with a bunch of clubs, and they circled around him ready to beat his brains out, but then Pocahantas ran to him and layed her self on him. ( Pocahantas daughter of the chief.)
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However, in the fall of 1609 he was injured by burning gunpowder and left for England
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Just when the colonists decided to abandon Jamestown in Spring 1610, settlers with supplies arrived from England, eager to find wealth in Virginia
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introduction of tobacco as a cash crop about 1613 by colonist John Rolfe
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The first documented Africans in Virginia arrived in 1619
