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Jamestown is Founded
In 1607, three ships, the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery, sailed to America to start a settlement. They sailed up a river they named for their King, James, and started what was Jamestown. -
John Smith is Captured
In 1607, John Smith, the leader of Jamestown, was captured by the Powhatan Confederacy. The Powhatan were the Native Americans living in Virginia at the time. He was not killed and Pocahontas, the Chief Powhatan's daughter helped bring peace for a short time between the colonists and the Powhatan. -
Pocahontas
The peace was short and in 1613, Pocahontas was captured by the English; in hopes that the Chief would pay for her release.
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Pocahontas Marries
While she was held, she met John Rolfe and they were married in 1614. -
House of Burgesses
In 1619, the first session of the House of Burgesses was held. This legislature was setup to make laws. It was the first representative assembly in the English colonies. -
First Africans Arrive in Jamestown
In 1619, the first Africans were brought to Jamestown. They came as enslaved workers to help with the cash crop of tobacco. This helped Jamestown continue to grow.
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Powhatan Wars Begin
As Jamestown grew, more colonists took over Powhatan land. In 1622, the Powhatan fought back. This date became known as the "Indian Massacre of 1622". This started years of fighting. -
Virginia Becomes a Royal Colony
The Powhatan Wars led King James I to make Virgina a royal colony in 1624.
I do not know the date, only the year.
