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What was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?
What was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?
- Jamestown (correct)
- New Amsterdam
- Plymouth Colony
- Roanoke Colony
When was Jamestown established?
When was Jamestown established?
- July 30, 1607
- April 26, 1607
- June 14, 1607
- May 4, 1607 (correct)
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?
- Cold weather
- Starvation and disease (correct)
- Warfare with Native Americans
- Shipwreck
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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