ANSWERS: 1
  • The first settlement in Virginia was Jamestown, established in May of 1607 by a group of English entrepreneurs called the Virginia Company; nearly half of whom died within the first year of arriving. The settlement was located inland on the banks of James River, which drains into Chesapeake Bay.

    Source:

    Preservation Virginia: HIstory of Jamestown

    Resource:

    History is Fun: Jamestown Living History

Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC

Answerbag | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy