By Kenzie Marino, Ashlyn Waychoff, and Madison Weiblinger Virginia By Kenzie Marino, Ashlyn Waychoff, and Madison Weiblinger

Was your colony successful or failure Virginia was very successful in Jamestown

When was your colony established Virginia was established on June 25th in 1788

Why was your colony established The founding of virginia in 1606 a group of wealthy london businessmen petitioned king James for chapter to establish a colony in New World. the y formed the Virginia company and set out to establish a permanent English settlement in the Americas.

Who (founder or land owner) established your colony The Virginia Company of England made a daring proposition: sail to the new mysterious island, which they called Virginia in honor of Elizabeth I,the Virgin Queen and began a settlement. They established Jamestown, Virginia on May 14th, 1607, the first permanent British settlement in North America.

What did your colony produce to export and make money Virginia produced Wheat, flax, tobacco, corn and iron.

Colonists Gender roles had women being non educated and their role was to take care of the house when their husbands’ were working. Social Ranking was all based around the man’s reputation African American men, women, and their children were slaves to the families with land.

Government Constitutional monarchy Governor, Thomas Dale, had Virginia under “Dale’s Codes” Had Capital punishment, governed somewhat by soldiers, ect. Hanover County Courthouse

Region Virginia was apart of the Southern Colonies.

Map Colony of Virginia, 1607-1776

Colony Flag The man in the blue represents the stepping upon tyranny by being on top of the king whose crown has fallen. The “Sic Semper Tyrannis” means “thus always to tyrants”

John Smith The founder of Virginia in 1607 was John Smith. He was an English soldier, author, and explorer. A quote that he said stated, “He that will not work shall not eat.” Smith had to return to England after being injured by an explosion of gunpowder.

Geography and Climate Excellent land for farming due to the rich soil and tidewater Rivers, Bays and wetlands The climate was warm and damp which also led to allowing the settlers to have long growing season

Religion Law mandated Virginians worship in the Anglican Church Virginians are not tolerant of non-christian religions White women were primary guardians of family religious life

Foods Equally known for its hams and peanuts. When settlers learned the indians art of smoking meats, Virginia country hams began to earn an international reputation

Education No public schools, no school buses, no school boards, no department of education Book learning was not a priority in colonial Virginia Took 11 years after arriving at Jamestown for the English to establish the first public school The “College of Henricus” was charted in 1618~ intended to educate both colonists and Native Americans, as part of the colonial policy to assimilate them into English culture.

For Fun Played outside together Danced and sang Fished and hunted Rode horses BAD WEATHER Played board games Sew or whittled

Interesting Facts Virginia was named for England’s “Virgin Queen” Elizabeth I Major cash crop is tobacco and many of the people who live there earn their living from the tobacco industry Jamestown, the first of the originals 13 colonies, was founded for the purpose of silk cultivation.