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They were in search of gold. Since they had heard a rumor of some gold there. But the colony had hard times because they lived in practically a swamp so the water was bad and they had to be careful around the indians. Many of them died the first winter.
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Which was not an original American colony?
West Virginia
The last of the original 13 founded in 1732?
Georgia was the last of the original 13 founded. It was founded in 1732. The first colony was Virginia in 1607.
Had first elected law making body house of burgesses?
The Virginia Colony established the House of Burgesses, which was the first elective governing body in a British colony in 1619.
What was the colony of Virginia's major settlements?
Jamestown was the major colony.
What is the oldest colony?
Virginia it was founded in 1607
What was the purpose of the Jamestown colony?
The original purpose of the Jamestown colony was to make money for the Virginia Company.
Which was not an original colony?
West Virginia
What original Southern Colony was later divided into two colonies?
Virginia colony split into West Virginia and Virginia.
Who owned the colony of Virginia?
The Virginia Company had the original charter.
Williamsburg was part of what original colony?
Virginia.
Which was not an original American colony?
West Virginia
What was the original purpose of new york?
The original purpose of starting New York colony was to expand. This colony was started by the Dutch as a business endeavor.
What original colony fathered the most presidents?
Virginia.
What colony group as Virginia a part of?
The name was- and still is, Virginia. Jamestown was one of the colonies IN Virginia.
Who founded Virginia?
Virginia was founded by the London Company in 1624 as a royal colony. It included the original settlement of Jamestown that was founded in1607.
What was one advantage of location that the Plymouth Colony and the Virginia Colony share?
Both original colonies had major ports to Europe.
What was one advantage of location that the Plymouth colony and the Virginia colony shared?
Both original colonies had major ports to Europe.
