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[Row number] 230 [Grade] 4 [SOL] VS.3a [SOL Text] The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America bya) explaining the reasons for English colonization; [Essential Knowledge] In 1606, King James I issued a charter authorizing a group of investors to form the Virginia Compnay of London to settle colonists in North America. The Virginia Company established the Virginia Colony to increase England’s wealth and power. A Council, appointed by James I, ruled the colony from England with a second Council of settlers making the decisions at the settlement. It was hoped that Virginia could be a base of missionary activities and a source of gold, silver, and raw materials. In 1607, Captain Christopher Newport led the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery up the James River to settle “James Citie” or Jamestown. [Key Words] History Jamestown [Marking Period] MP2 [Subject] 
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