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In 1606, King James I wanted to start a colony in the New World.
December 1606, the Susan Constant, Discovery, & the Godspeed set sail for Virginia
Half of the men that signed up to go were wealthy gentlemen who went to get more riches
The king's messenger sent a sealed box to be opened on the 1st night after landing.
John Smith was thrown in prison because of an argument on board.
When they arrived, they opened the box and it had instructions for the new colony. Seven names were inside, and those seven men were to lead the colony. John Smith was one of the men chosen.
John Smith didn't give up. He left Jamestown to trade with the Indians.
John Smith was captured by Powhatan. He would decide if he lived or died. But his daughter Pocahontas saved him.
Some men did not want to work, so Captain Smith made a new rule: "He who will not work shall not eat".
John Smith did these things to Jamestown....
1. made the walls of the fort stronger
2. encouraged the people to grow their own garden
3. dug a well for the fort
While he was sleeping, John's bag exploded. He was very hurt and had to go back to England.