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About Virginia
It was founded because of the need to gain wealth and to convert the natives to christianity. They would trade with the indians. They would give their fresh grown crops for other english jewels and treasures. Their housing was a log house with 2 or 3 rooms with an iron stove. Virginia became a royal colony in 1624. A major settlement in Virginia was Jamestown an that was also founded in 1607.

John Smith - Founder of Jamestown
Virginia was founded in 1607 by John Smith. He founded the settlement known as Jamestown. He landed in Virginia on April 26, 1607 after sailing from England. Jamestown was settled on May 24, 1607 and it was the first permanent English settlement in North America. John Smith was the colony's leader and went on explorations where he traveled as far as Richmond. On one of his trips he was captured by the chief of the Powhatan Indians. They were going to kill him but Pocahontas saved his life.

Native Americans in Virginia
When the settlers arrived in Virginia on December 20, 1606 there were over 1,000 Native Americans living in a land that was called "Pamahsawauh". All tribes in the 17th century used the land to get food, make clothes, and provide shelter. The Native Americans spent their time hunting, fishing and gathering in order to find food. Each tribe in Virginia had a cheif that would rule them. This is a picture of Chief Powhatan. He was one of the most powerful leaders in Virginia in the 1600"s. He was the leader of more than 30 tribes and over 10,000 Native Americans were under his rule.