Jamestown The First American Colony美国的第一个殖民地詹姆斯敦的.pptVIP

Jamestown: America’s First Colony By Elaine M. Voltz June 1606 King James I granted charter to the Virginia Company ( a group of London entrepreneurs) They were to settle in the Chesapeake region Charged with settling Virginia, finding gold, and finding a water route to the Orient Had the power to appoint the Council of VA, the governor and other officials Had the responsibility of providing the settlers with shelter, supplies, and ships for venture December 1606 Close to 200 persons set sail from London The three ships used were the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery Major