Jamestown

(Period: Early America)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Facts:

• Virginia is named after "Virginia Company" which was given a charter from King James I in 1607.
• Tobacco was Virginia's main source of revenue.

Key Events:

• 1614 - First shipment of popular tobacco reaches London.

Key People:

• John Rolfe - man responsible for developing blend of tobacco that became a highly profitable trade item with Europe.