Founding of Jamestown

1607 CE · founding

Jamestown was founded by the English in 1607 in the present-day Virginia region and is regarded as the first permanent English settlement in North America.

In its early years the colony struggled with famine, disease, and harsh conditions. Over time it recovered economically through tobacco cultivation. Jamestown became one of the starting points of England's colonial presence in North America.

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What was Founding of Jamestown?
Jamestown was founded by the English in 1607 in the present-day Virginia region and is regarded as the first permanent English settlement in North America.
When did Founding of Jamestown happen?
1607 CE