American Pageant Chapter 2 IDs

Chapter two Ids Jamestown 1. The first British colony in the "New World" named after King James I 2. Founded on May 14, 1607 3. Grew tobacco as it's primary crop and source of money Historical Significance: Jamestown was the first permanent British settlement in America and was the beginning of the creation of the original thirteen colonies. John Rolfe 1. Married Pocahontas and temporarily ended war between English and native Americans. The marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas was the …

…lasts today. London Company 1. Founded in 1606 by King James I of England 2. Created to colonize the eastern coast of America 3. Dissolved in 1624 thus making Virginia a royal colony Historical Significance: The London Company founded Jamestown and then expanded out to more lands. The more territories founded in America the more people from Europe there were to move there. The London Company increased awareness of America and began the creation of America as we know it.