History week 26.

Jamestown, located in current day Virginia, was the first English settlement in north America. It was announced by the London Company on May 14, 1607. The settlement faced numerous challenges, including famine, disease, and conflict with local Native American tribes. Tobacco became Jamestown’s “golden crop” help by John Rolfe, who made a profitable strain of tobacco in 1612. This crop became the economic foundation of the colony, catching the eye of more settlers and leading to the establishment of plantations. The settler’s relationship with the Powhatan Confederacy, a group of Native American tribes, was the settlers’ relationship with the Powhatan Confederacy, a group of Native American tribes, was complicated. Initially, there was times of trade and assistance, but tensions often bursted into conflicts. The most famous interaction was the story of Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan who played a role in mediating between the two groups.