The Charter of Virginia, issued in 1606 by King James I of England, granted the Virginia Company the right to establish colonies in North America. It aimed to promote the settlement of the region, facilitate trade, and convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity. This charter laid the foundation for the establishment of Jamestown in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in America. It also outlined the governance structure and rights of the colonists, reflecting early attempts at self-rule.
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The Virginia Company had the original charter.
The charter of 1606 was issued by King James I to the Virginia Company.
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England granted the Virginia Company of London a charter to explore Virginia. The Virginia Company of London founded the Jamestown colony.
Its charter granted Virginia land across the continent.
The third Virginia charter asked the King for permission to add more outside land to Virginia, including unclaimed islands and other willing lands.
It was a series of documents or charters of the Virginia Company of London
Its charter granted Virginia land across the continent.
The Virginia Company
Virginia was initially a private company or corporate colonly from 1607 to 1624. King James I revoked the Virginia company's charter in 1624 and Virginia became a royal colony. Virginia became self governing after independence.