1. Jamestown: America’s First Colony By Elaine M. Voltz

2. June 1606 King James I granted charter to the Virginia Company ( a group of London entrepreneurs) King James I granted charter to the Virginia Company ( a group of London entrepreneurs) They were to settle in the Chesapeake region They were to settle in the Chesapeake region Charged with settling Virginia, finding gold, and finding a water route to the Orient Charged with settling Virginia, finding gold, and finding a water route to the Orient Had the power to appoint the Council of VA, the governor and other officials Had the power to appoint the Council of VA, the governor and other officials Had the responsibility of providing the settlers with shelter, supplies, and ships for venture Had the responsibility of providing the settlers with shelter, supplies, and ships for venture

3. December 1606 Close to 200 persons set sail from London Close to 200 persons set sail from London The three ships used were the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery The three ships used were the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery Majority of travelers were gentlemen Majority of travelers were gentlemen Artisans, craftsmen, and laborers were also on board Artisans, craftsmen, and laborers were also on board Strong trade winds off the coast of England extended the journey Strong trade winds off the coast of England extended the journey

4. May 14, 1607 Settlers landed in a marshy area along the James River, about 60 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay Settlers landed in a marshy area along the James River, about 60 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay 45 of the original travelers did not survive the journey 45 of the original travelers did not survive the journey Settlers were immediately attacked by Algonquian natives Settlers were immediately attacked by Algonquian natives Decided to build a triangular- shaped wooden fort for protection Decided to build a triangular- shaped wooden fort for protection Inside the fort was a storehouse, a church, and many homes Inside the fort was a storehouse, a church, and many homes Eventually traded copper and iron implements for food from the natives Eventually traded copper and iron implements for food from the natives

5. December 1607 John Smith, (leader) was captured by natives John Smith, (leader) was captured by natives Met with the chief, Powhatan, was treated well at first, then was prepared to be beaten to death Met with the chief, Powhatan, was treated well at first, then was prepared to be beaten to death Smith saved by eleven year old Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan Smith saved by eleven year old Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan They became friends They became friends

6. Background Info Powhatan’s village was called Werowocomoco Powhatan’s village was called Werowocomoco Located just north of Jamestown on the York River Located just north of Jamestown on the York River

7. June 1609 John Smith injured in gunpowder explosion and departed for England John Smith injured in gunpowder explosion and departed for England Only 60 of the original settlers still alive Only 60 of the original settlers still alive Fierce winters, starvation, diseases from the mosquitoes and unhealthy water, frequent Indian attacks killed off the others Fierce winters, starvation, diseases from the mosquitoes and unhealthy water, frequent Indian attacks killed off the others Remaining survivors buried cannons and armor and abandoned the town Remaining survivors buried cannons and armor and abandoned the town Returned when the new governor, Lord De La Ware arrived with supplies Returned when the new governor, Lord De La Ware arrived with supplies

8. April 1613 Pocahontas kidnapped and brought to Jamestown for a ransom Pocahontas kidnapped and brought to Jamestown for a ransom Exchange never took place Exchange never took place Pocahontas sent to another settlement where she learned English, converted to Christianity, and was baptized and renamed Rebecca Pocahontas sent to another settlement where she learned English, converted to Christianity, and was baptized and renamed Rebecca

9. 1614 - 1616 When told John Smith was dead, Pocahontas’ visits became infrequent When told John Smith was dead, Pocahontas’ visits became infrequent Eventually met and married John Rolfe, a tobacco entrepreneur Eventually met and married John Rolfe, a tobacco entrepreneur Marriage brought about peace and prosperity to Jamestown Marriage brought about peace and prosperity to Jamestown Rolfe took Pocahontas and their son Thomas to England in 1616 Rolfe took Pocahontas and their son Thomas to England in 1616 Seven months later, an ill Pocahontas died at the age of 22 Seven months later, an ill Pocahontas died at the age of 22

10. July 1619 House of Burgess convened at Jamestown on July 30th House of Burgess convened at Jamestown on July 30th Meeting was held to establish one equal and uniform government for all of Virginia Meeting was held to establish one equal and uniform government for all of Virginia A Dutch slave trader exchanged a cargo of Africans for food A Dutch slave trader exchanged a cargo of Africans for food Africans became indentured servants (an important event in the shaping of America) Africans became indentured servants (an important event in the shaping of America) Women were brought over from England Women were brought over from England

11. 1622 Throughout the years, the Algonquians altered between peace and war with the settlers Throughout the years, the Algonquians altered between peace and war with the settlers A surprise attack left 300 settlers dead A surprise attack left 300 settlers dead

12. 1624 King James I revoked the charter with Virginia King James I revoked the charter with Virginia Made it a Crown colony, the first in the colonies Made it a Crown colony, the first in the colonies

13. 1698 Capital was moved to Williamsburg Capital was moved to Williamsburg Jamestown slowly disappeared Jamestown slowly disappeared

14. Sources www.apva.org/history/vaco.html www.apva.org/history/vaco.html www.apva.org/history/vaco.html www.historyisfun.org/jamestown/jamesto wn.cfm www.historyisfun.org/jamestown/jamesto wn.cfm www.historyisfun.org/jamestown/jamesto wn.cfm www.historyisfun.org/jamestown/jamesto wn.cfm www.u-s-history.com/pages/h519.html www.u-s-history.com/pages/h519.html Online activity: www.historyglobe.com/jamestown Online activity: www.historyglobe.com/jamestown