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Sir Walter Raleigh sent explorers to the coast of North America in 1584. Based on their reports, he tried to colonize the area during the same year. The name Virginia was applied to the British claims in North America to honor Queen Elizabeth. The early colony failed, but the name remained.

In 1606, King James I gave the Virginia Company a charter to take over development in Virginia. Its first colony was Jamestown, which became a permanent British settlement.

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What was the main objective of the colonial Virginia settlers?

Virginia was founded mainly for the purpose of profit. When Virginia was founded, the colonial settlers gave the English territorial claims to America. They also offered a colonial market for trade.


What year was williamsburg Virginia found?

The town of Middle Plantation in Virginia was later named Williamsburg


Where was Jamestown was founded?

Jamestown was founded in Virginia


Where there banks in colonial Virginia?

No, there were no banks in colonial Virginia.


Who was the founding father of colonial Virginia?

Jamestown wasn't "founded" by a person, but the London Company who sent 104 men in 3 ships to VA.


What states make up colonial Virginia?

West Virginia and Virginia


What company founded Virginia?

Virginia Company of London, also known as London Company, founded Virginia. This company was chartered by King James I of England.


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I'm sure colonial Virginia had many blacksmiths. The certainly had many horses.


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Why was colonial williamsburg a important town in colonial Virginia?

williamsburg was important because it was the capital of Virginia from1699 to around 1780


Colonial days of West Virginia?

Really just farmland for it was the frontier at the time. West Virginia didnt exist until 1860.


Who founded Virginia?

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