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The Virginia settlers chose a small island on the edge of the river as the site for their town, which they named Jamestown, after King James I of England. The settlers believed the island would be good protection from Indian attacks. This proved to be not true.
In addition, the island was low and swampy. Malarial fevers plagued the colony, and the wells used for drinking water easily became polluted.
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What kind of houses did the people in Jamestown live in?
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How many people live in Jamestown?
about 30 to 35 thousand
Why did people build Jamestown?
To live a better life than england
How did Jamestown people get there clothing in the 1600's?
They got clothing from the English. Were they used to live.
Where did the people live before they came to Jamestown?
Everyone came from England, France, or Spain.
What kind of people lived in Jamestown?
English people lived in Jamestown but they were not pilgrims that lived in Jamestown
How many people live in Jamestown North Dakota?
The 2000 US Census recorded 5,622 residents.
When did people get to Jamestown?
they had gone on Jamestown in 1607
What is the population of Jamestown?
1,234 people lived in Jamestown
What country started Jamestown?
Jamestown was settled by people from England.
What did the Jamestown colony colonist live in?
They built simple houses in and around the fort at Jamestown, Virginia.
What landforms does the Powhatan Indians live in?
Jamestown
