Jamestown

Jamestown's History

By madisonhannah1
  • Jamestown was named

    Jamestown was named

    Virginia sent colonists into the bay . They came to a river and named it James. They cleared the land and nmaed Jamestown.
  • The first women came to Jamestown

    The first women came to Jamestown

    The first women came to Jamestown. This was a start to a colony.
  • John Smith became the leader

    John Smith became the leader

    John Smith became the leader of Jamestown. They then had rules.

  • John Smith got hurt

    John Smith got hurt and went back to England.

  • Settlers came to Janestown

    Colonists were going to leave because of starvation, sickness and warfare.Then settlers came with supplies and stronger leaders.

  • Tobacco was introduce as cash.

    Tobacco was interoduce as cash.This caaused growth for Virginia
  • Africans were brought to Jamestown.

    Africans were brought to Jamestown.

    Africans were brought to Jamestown to be enslaved workers.
  • Virginia became a royal colony

    Virginia became a royal colony

    Virginia company was taken by the king and Virginia became a royal colony.