Wealth Importance Towards Colonization By nathaniel.roberts17 Jul 4, 1585 Founding of Roanoke Colony The first attempt to colonize was on Roanoke Island by Sir Walter Raleigh, the colony soon dissapeared only leaving "CROATOAN" carved in a tree. May 14, 1607 Jamestown was settled by English settlers in search of wealth Apr 15, 1611 Tobacco was first cash crop for Jamestown Sep 7, 1618 Virginia Company made a recuiting system for colonists that gave 50 acres of land to any colonist who paid a person to come to the U.S. Oct 4, 1619 First Shipment of slaves arrive Dec 5, 1624 Virginia was selling more than 200000 pounds of tobacco per year Jul 5, 1911 Carnegie Corporation Oct 29, 1929 Great Depression starts May 5, 1939 Great Depression ends Mar 28, 2014 The Supreme Court changed the total amount individual donors can contribute to federal candidates, national parties and political committees.
