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The sothern colonies: Jamestown
Jamestown was the first english colony established.It was founded in 1607, 13 years before the pilgrims landed in Massachusetts. -
Esttablishment
Jamestown was established as a colony on May 24, 1607. -
Voyage of John Smith
John Smith wa the leader of the voyage to the southern colony,Janestown.He landed in Jamestown on April 26 1607. -
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Being captured
Smith lead many Expeditions. On one of John's expeditions he was taken captive by chief Powtan and was condemed to death. Pocahontas, the chief 's daughter saved John right before he died. -
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Hard First Year
After the first year only 60 men lived through the winter, so Smith made everyone work. -
Reaching the new world
John Smith and his crew landed in an island off the James river called Jamestown. He had 105 men with him so they could establish a colony. -
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Expeditions
In the year 1609 John Smith lead an expedition through Chesapeake Bay. On his way back he caught a stingray and almost died from it. After he came back to Jamestown,Smith set out again to Chesapeake Bay, mapping many parts of the area. -
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Never coming back
More people came to Jamestown and none could agree who should be in charge. Smith was injured in a gun powder explosion in September and went back to England. -
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Slavery
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House of Burgesses
In 1619 The House Of Burgesses was established. The House of Burgesses was an assembly to govern Jamestown. The house of Burgesses was elected by the colonists -
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Indentured Servants
After the House of Burgesses was established Black workers called Indentured servants worked to pay off a debt for coming to the new world or so they could own some of the land sometime later or a few years later
