Jamestown is the 1st permanent English settlement in America.
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Who?• England: the European country responsible for the exploration of Jamestown.
• Virginia Company of London: it's stockholders financed the settlement of Jamestown. • Explorers: 105 men led by Captain Christopher Newport. |
When? • Jamestown was founded in 1607.
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Where?• Jamestown is located in Virginia on a pennisula bordered by the James River.
• Today, Jamestown is an Island in the James River. |
Why?• Jamestown was primarily and economic venture for England to increase their wealth and power.
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