Virginia Colony

Definition

The Colony of Virginia was the first English colony in North America. Established in Jamestown in 1607, it became a significant center for tobacco production and played a crucial role in early American history.

Related terms

Jamestown Settlement: The first permanent English settlement established in North America located within present-day James City County, Virginia.

House of Burgesses: The elected legislative assembly established by England within its various colonies including Virginia; it marked an important precedent for representative self-government.

John Rolfe: An early settler of North America known for successfully cultivating tobacco as an export crop in the Colony of Virginia.