British colony of Virginia

Definition

The British colony of Virginia refers to the early English settlement established in 1607 along the eastern coast of North America. It was one of the thirteen original colonies and played a crucial role in the development and history of America.

Related terms

Jamestown: The first permanent English settlement in Virginia, founded in 1607.

House of Burgesses: The first legislative assembly established in colonial America, located in Jamestown.

Tobacco Economy: An economic system based on cultivating and exporting tobacco as a cash crop that dominated Virginia's economy during its early years.