Re-organisation of Jamestown after 3rd charter Flashcards

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Second charter: 23 May 1609

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Enlargement and expansion
Changed government from local councils with elected Presidents to a Governor appointed by London
Listed all 650 investors

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2
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Treasurer and Company

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Authorised by the King

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3
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Success of plantation depended on

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The blessing of god
Support of the King
The provident and good direction of the whole enterprise by a careful and understanding Council

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4
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Not convenient that all the adventurers meet often

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Meant a perpetual council was set up in London

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5
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Treasurer named as

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Sir Thomas Smith

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6
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Thomas West

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Third Baron De la Warr
1577-1618

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7
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De la Warr appointed

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Governor For Life and Captain-General of Virginia to replace Smith

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8
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First Anglo-Powhatan war

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Sparked by Powhatan killing Ratcliffe
Conflict followed

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9
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De la Warr recruited

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150 men
Fitted out 3 ships at his own expense

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10
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De la Warr sailed to Virginia

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March 1610
Arrived June 1610

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