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The Surrender of Jamestown
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The Surrender of Jamestown
The Governor of Jamestown and the Jamestown Council stand before the ministers of the Commonwealth, holding a treaty that acknowledges the new English parliament and agrees both its cessation of Stuart support and status as a royal colony. Berkley, the governor at Jamestown harbour stands with his council, holding the treaty, with Commonwealth soldiers at attention in the background, as the ministers stand in front of him having forced a surrender with an embargo and blockade on the port. Date: 1652
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12th 1652 Blockade Cessation Colony Commonwealth Council Forced Governor Jamestown Ministers Parliament Stand Status Stuart Support Surrender Treaty Virginia Berkley Embargo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of surrender at Jamestown, Virginia, on March 12, 1652. The Governor of Jamestown, Berkley, and his council stand before the ministers of the Commonwealth, holding a treaty that acknowledges the new English parliament and agrees to the cessation of Stuart support and the colony's status as a royal colony. The scene takes place at Jamestown harbor, with Commonwealth soldiers at attention in the background, having forced the surrender through an embargo and blockade on the port. The treaty marked the end of the Second Anglo-Masonic War, which had begun when the Jamestown settlers had declared their allegiance to King Charles II of England and the Stuart dynasty, defying the Commonwealth's rule. With the signing of this treaty, Jamestown and its people were once again under the authority of the English crown." "The image presents a striking visual representation of the political tensions and power dynamics at play during this period in Virginia's history. The ministers, dressed in their robes and holding their religious texts, stand assertively before the governor and his council, signifying the Commonwealth's determination to assert its authority over the colony. The soldiers, with their weapons at the ready, serve as a reminder of the military might that backed the Commonwealth's stance. Meanwhile, the governor and his council, holding the treaty, appear resigned to the outcome, acknowledging the inevitable shift in power." "This powerful image offers a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 17th century Virginia and the broader struggles between the Commonwealth and the Stuart dynasty. It is a testament to the enduring significance of diplomacy and negotiation in resolving conflicts and shaping the course of history.
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