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The Start of Jamestown
The three ships, Godspeed, Susan Constant, and the Discovery sailed into what is now the Chesapeake Bay to start the Jamestown Colony. -
Early Years
The colonists suffered their first mass dying due to poor water, mosquitos, and low food supplies. -
President John Smith
John Smith became President because the colonists were unhappy with President Ratcliffe. -
New Royal Charter
The company received a new royal charter which changed its President to a Governor. Sir Thomas Gates became the first Governor. -
Starving Time
The winter of 1609 became known as the Starving Time. From the Autumn of 1609 to the Spring of 1610 more than 4/5 of the colonists died from starvation and harsh conditions. -
John Rolfe and Tobacco
John Rolfe was a planter and began experimenting with growing tobacco. After sending it back to England, it quickly changed the colony. -
General Assembly
This was the first introduction of representative government and allowed colonists to vote for their representatives.
