Virginia Colony

The Virginia Colony was an English settlement established in 1607 in what is now Virginia. It was the first permanent English colony in North America, founded by the Virginia Company to profit from trade and resources. Over time, it grew with crops like tobacco becoming economic staples. The colony was initially focused on exploration and resource extraction, but faced challenges such as conflicts with indigenous peoples, economic struggles, and governance issues. It laid the groundwork for the future United States by developing early representative government and expanding English influence in North America.