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Virginia 1612
House of Burgesses in 1619
Authorized by the London Company, first of many mini parliaments
John Rolfe & tobacco
Vital role in the economy
Single cash crop
Promoted the plantation system & labor demands
James I detested tobacco &. The House of Burgesses revoked the charter in 1624 making the colony royal
1619 slaves first appear at Jamestown