Jamestown's establishment in 1607 by the Virginia Company marked the first permanent English settlement in North America. Faced with severe hardships like the 'Starving Time,' the colony's survival hinged on Captain John Smith's leadership and the cultivation of tobacco by John Rolfe. The introduction of the headright system and the transition to a royal colony are key aspects of its history.
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First permanent English settlement in North America
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Initial Jamestown settlers' composition
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Starving Time in Jamestown
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In ______ , Captain John Smith took charge of the ______ colony, instilling order with firm rules and mandating work for all residents.
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Smith's negotiations were crucial for securing food, especially ______, from the ______ Confederacy, essential for the settlers' survival.
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John Rolfe's contribution to Jamestown's agriculture
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Impact of tobacco on Virginia's economy
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1619 significance in Virginia's labor history
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After the ______ in 1622, where the Powhatan attacked and killed a significant portion of English settlers, ______ took direct control over Virginia by revoking the ______ charter in 1624.
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Headright System Significance
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House of Burgesses Importance
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Impact of Powhatan Confederacy Conflict
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