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- Generally had poor relations with Native Americans
- In 1622, Powhatan's successor, Opechcanough, tried to wipe out the English in a surprise attack
- 347 settlers (1/3 of the English colonists) were killed in the attack
- In 1644, Opechcanough launched a last attack that lasted 2 years and killed about 500 settlers
- Opechcanough was captured and shot and the survivors of his confederacy agreed to submit to English rule

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- Founded in 1607 by John Smith and other colonists, backed by the London Company.
- One of the Southern Colonies
- General Assembly
- John Farrer’s 1667 map of Virginia

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In 1619, the Church of England was the first established religion in the Virginia colony. It was the dominant  religious force, however is was challenged by Protestants. By 1786, the Virginia statute for religious freedom disestablished the Church of England and promoted public and private practices of other religions.

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In the year 1700 the population of Virginia was 25,970 people and by the year 1770 the population rose up to 447,016. This was because after John Rolfe discovered the tobacco plant and how profitable it was Virginia made the switch from indentured servants to thousands of African slaves where they were taken and brought to the colonies. By the year 1710 enslaved Africans made up 25% of the population and in the year 1770 there was a total of 187,600 enslaved Africans. Virginia had the largest population amongst the 13 British colonies and declared its independence in 1776.

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-The winters were very cold and the summers were hot and humid. 

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-The winters were very cold and the summers were hot and humid. 

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-There were many forest around Jamestown, allowing easy access to wood for homes.
-Jamestown was near some fresh water streams for clean water.
-Tobacco was the biggest cash crop which led to a huge economic empire.
-Many of the settlers were cloth and leather workers, blacksmiths, carpenters, cooks, bakers, and laborers