Virginia Colony
Published on Oct 25, 2018
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Virginia Colony
By Aidan S-S
Who founded Virginia?
Sir Walter Raleigh an English Writer founded Virginia.
What was the goal of Virginia?
- Virginia was founded so colonist could find gold and other riches so that they could bring wealth to England.
Important Events
- In Virginia John Rolfe started tobacco farms.
- In 1619 Dutch ships brought the first Africans to Virginia.
- Jamestown was founded in 1607
Important People in Virginia
1. John White
2.Patrick Henry
3. Sir Walter R.
Types of People who Settled in Virginia
- Wealthy people who could afford the travel
- Farmers
- Christians
- Gold Miners
Fun Facts About Virginia
- It was a Royal Colony.
- Virginia was Self Governed.
- Jamestown was Virginia's best settlement.
Why Was Virginia Unique
- It was the first colony in America
- It was the first successful English Colony, after Roanoke Island.
