Jamestown, Virginia

The question of whether or not cannibalism occurred in the Jamestown settlement in the 1600’s had been debated by historians for generations. Recently, scholars have turned their attention towards a different question with regards to the cannibalism rumors; the more modern line of inquiry about Jamestown, exemplified in Rachel Herrman’s The “tragicall historie”: Cannibalism and Abundance in Colonial Jamestown, is focused on the reasoning behind why multiple accounts of the events were published,…

In June of 1606, King James I granted a permission to the Virginia Company to go to the Chesapeake region of North America and by December, 104 people sailed out towards Virginia on the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery and landed on May 14 of 1607 on Jamestown Island; it became one of the first successful English settlements which helped grow a nation. John Smith became the leader and established a “no work no food” policy and he played a crucial part in trading with the Powhatan Indian…

by William Berkeley, the governor of Virginia. Bacon’s rebellion was a power struggle between two stubborn, selfish leaders, Nathaniel Bacon and Governor Sir William Berkeley who fought over Indian policy. Bacon's followers resented the planting elite because of the control they had on the colony’s resources and government. To understand the rebellion, it is important to understand the role indentured servants played and the situation poor farmers in Virginia faced in the 1660s. In Southern…

if you would ever return. This is what every settler endured when they embarked on this treacherous journey. The people that sailed on this journey were only the beginning of what was to become one of the most powerful countries on earth. Jamestown, Virginia became the first successful British colony in the new world because of the determination of the settlers, the leadership the colony had, and the help of the Native Americans. This epic journey started with a charter granted by King James I…

Jamestown was America's first permanent English colony in 1607. The settlement went through a series of problems. A lot of people died due to disease and lack of food. They also did not have a government. They made relations with the Indians to trade with them. Eventually they decided they needed a leader and Captain John Smith became the colonies leader in 1608. Smith provided food to only those who worked. He had a strong “no work, no food” policy. He then died in 1631 and his departure led to…

killed Smith, but refrained because he has the power to do so. Jamestown immediately tried Smith for the death of his fellow colonists. However, he was never sentenced to death and his popularity rate shifted rapidly. By September 10, 1608, Smith assumed position of President in the Local Virginia Council King James I created the Royal Charter. Smith’s leadership saved Jamestown in its first two years, but was unable to make the Virginia company money. Nonetheless, he increased proficiency and…

The Jamestown Colony was a success, however, who was responsible for this success? John Rolfe, a tobacco farmer who boosted the economy of Jamestown by bringing a new cash crop, and John Smith, a military man whose leadership allowed the colony to become a competitive force in the New World. Jamestown was beset by many obstacles in its youth; From attacks by militant Indians, to poor sanitation practices, as well as a lack of experience living in a ‘farm for sustenance’ lifestyle. Jamestown had…

Colonial Report (Virginia) The Colony of Virginia The colony of Virginia was the first to be established of the original 13 colonies. The colony was founded by Join Smith in 1607, Virginia was considered to be one of the Southern Colonies. The colony of Virginia got its name from Queen Elizabeth I of England who was considered to be the “Virgin Queen.” The major cities/towns of Virginia are Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Richmond. The Southern Colonies were considered to be the warmest of the…

areas. Therefore King James I granted the Virginia Company Of London - a joint stock formed by a group of merchants - the right to establish colonies in the New World. The leaders of the company sent skilled man because of the potential conflict with Spanish and Powhatan Indians, and the commanders of the voyage were Christopher Newpor, Bartholomew Gosnold, ohn Ratcliffe, and along with the crew was John Smith. However, when establishing colony in Jamestown, their expectations weren't…

motives. In the Chesapeake region the colony of Jamestown, Virginia was formed by the Virginia Company. The company's goal for creating the colony was to find gold. Captain John Smith noted a lack of unity amongst the poorly prepared, gold seeking Virginia settlers(doc f). Furthermore, mostly men migrated to Virginia resulting in a scarcity of women(doc c). Being mostly men in the colony as well as their hunger for riches, the settlers of Virginia…