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What was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?
What was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?
When was Jamestown established?
When was Jamestown established?
What was the major cause of death among the Jamestown colonists in 1609-10?
What was the major cause of death among the Jamestown colonists in 1609-10?
Which colony was established before Jamestown but failed?
Which colony was established before Jamestown but failed?
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When did Jamestown serve as the colonial capital?
When did Jamestown serve as the colonial capital?
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Study Notes
Early American Settlements
- The first permanent English settlement in the Americas was Jamestown.
- Jamestown was established in 1607.
- The major cause of death among the Jamestown colonists in 1609-10 was disease, particularly malaria and swamp fever.
- The colony established before Jamestown but failed was Roanoke.
- Jamestown served as the colonial capital until 1699.
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Test your knowledge of the Jamestown settlement, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Discover fascinating facts about its location, establishment, and historical significance.
