Virginia Company of London
Definition
An English joint-stock company established by royal charter by King James I with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.
Related terms
Jamestown Colony: The first permanent English settlement in North America founded by the Virginia Company in 1607.
John Smith: An important leader at Jamestown who helped ensure its survival during its early years.
Joint-Stock Company: A type of business structure used during this period where investors would pool their money together for large projects – like colonizing America!
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AP US History - 2.2 European Colonization
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