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Q: The person who took command of the Jamestown colony in 1608 was?
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What is John Smith's colony called?

Recognized for his part in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, he led the Virginia Colony from September 1608 to August 1609.


Did John Smith try to start the Roanoke Colony?

No, John Smith did not try to start the Roanoke Colony. The Roanoke Colony was established by the English in 1585, and John Smith was born in 1580, so he was not alive at the time of the colony's founding. John Smith is better known for his involvement in the Jamestown settlement in Virginia.


What role did Captain John Smith play in the early success of the Jamestown settlement?

He basically saved the ailing colony. By 1608 half of the colonists in Jamestown had died, leaving only fifty three emaciated survivors. John Smith came to Jamestown and was elected president in September of 1608. He enforced military discipline and negotiated with the Indians for food for the colony. He later returned back to England and the colony came close to collapse again. If you want to read more about Jamestown, I'd suggest reading Paul Johnson's History of the American People pages 23-28. That's where I got my information.


How many of the 105 original colonist to settle at Jamestown va in 1607 were females?

The first female settlers we have record of arrived at Jamestown colony on October 1st, 1608. Their names were Mistress Forrest and Anne Burras.


In 1608 who emerged as a leader in Jamestown?

John Smith


The name of the person who gained control of Jamestown in 1608?

John Smith took control of Jamestown in 1608


When did Popham Colony end?

Popham Colony ended in 1608.


When was the first English colony?

1608


When established the first English colony?

1608


When did Jamestown elect representatives?

james town elected representitives in 1608


Who elected president of jamestown in 1608?

John smith


Where did Champlain established a colony?

In Quebec City, 1608.