Virginia:
Religion: Anglican/Church of England
Celebrity Residents: John Rolfe, John Smith, George Washington, Arthur Ashe, (tennis player),
Reason for Founding: 1607, John Smith, Trade and Profit for Virginia Company. Some people came to find a better life, economically and politically wise, with some coming for religious freedom. This affects people who come to Virginia, and some were wanting to find silver/gold, so they could be rich.
Geography- The James, the York, the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers all empty out near Virginia’s east coast. Since the water was constantly washing down soil, it slowly turned virginia into a place where you could farm.
Government: Limited self government. The House of Burgess was the first Legislature in the Americas. George Yeardley Was their Governor.
Economy- Tobacco, They traded with the Powhatans for food, leather, furs.
Founding Documents: Mayflower Compact
Target Residents: Anyone who was from the Church of England
Residency Requirements: Anyone who was from the church of England. (Although it was soon preferred that more farmers and mechanics come, which didn't really happen. )
Religion: Anglican/Church of England
Celebrity Residents: John Rolfe, John Smith, George Washington, Arthur Ashe, (tennis player),
Reason for Founding: 1607, John Smith, Trade and Profit for Virginia Company. Some people came to find a better life, economically and politically wise, with some coming for religious freedom. This affects people who come to Virginia, and some were wanting to find silver/gold, so they could be rich.
Geography- The James, the York, the Rappahannock and the Potomac Rivers all empty out near Virginia’s east coast. Since the water was constantly washing down soil, it slowly turned virginia into a place where you could farm.
Government: Limited self government. The House of Burgess was the first Legislature in the Americas. George Yeardley Was their Governor.
Economy- Tobacco, They traded with the Powhatans for food, leather, furs.
Founding Documents: Mayflower Compact
Target Residents: Anyone who was from the Church of England
Residency Requirements: Anyone who was from the church of England. (Although it was soon preferred that more farmers and mechanics come, which didn't really happen. )