In 1619, African slaves were introduced in this colony.

A group of people known as Pilgrims sailed to this colony for religious freedom.

While on their voyage to this colony, the colonists will create a self government, known as the Mayflower Compact.

This colony will have a mostly friendly relationship with the local Natives, including the very first Thanksgiving in 1621.

Fueled by the desire for wealth, this colony will eventually make money off of the cash crop, tobacco.

In 1619, a form of representative government will be created at this colony, which is still used today and was called the House of Burgesses.

This colony has about 14,000 local Natives known as Powhatans, including the famous Pocahontas.