Writing Essays by Eleanor Wakefield There are several vital elements to any successful college essay. This handout will define those elements and show you how to put them together using an outline. Following this format will help you keep your thoughts organized and get your essay underway. Elements of an Essay
John Ratcliffe (governor) John Ratcliffe (1549 â December 1609) was captain of the Discovery, one of three ships that sailed from England on 19 December 1606 to Virginia to found a colony, arriving 26 April 1607. He later became the second president of the colony which later became Jamestown.
The Southern Colonies The Virginia Company of London founded the Ë rst southern colony. In 1607, it sent about 100 men and boys to Virginia. They named their new home Jamestown after King James.The men looked for gold instead of planting crops or building homes. And, the area they chose was swampy.