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What is Jamestown?

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The first permanent English settlement in honor of king James and was used to increase profit in England by importing tobacco, indigo, and cotton from the Americas to sell to other countries.

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Why did the Jamestown settlers come to Jamestown?
Most came to look for gold and all came for adventure. There was no Jamestown until they built the fort, so they didn't know where they were really going except to VA.
Why is Jamestown called Jamestown?
The people living in the colony named it after their king, King James.
What was in Jamestown?
Jamestown was a small settlement. They had a church, numerous houses and several industries. One was a glass factory that made glass and shipped it back to England. There were fields that they...
Why was Jamestown named Jamestown?
Jamestown was named after King James I.
How did the Jamestown Colonists get around when they got to Jamestown?
they walked. or paddled canoes