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Q: Why did Jamestown settlers take the ocean route they did on their journey to America?
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Why did settlers take the ocean route they did on their journey to America?

There was no other way to get to the New World as any land bridge no long existed.


Who discover Jamestown when were how?

Jamestown Virginia was discovered by the colonists when they came to America in 1607. They arrived and discovered the land where Jamestown was founded about 40 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.


What coast was Jamestown and plymoth at?

It was on the eastern coast of America and the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean.


Is there an ocean near Jamestown NY?

the ocean near Jamestown NY is called the "Atlantic Ocean."


What ocean was Jamestown next to?

The Atlantic Ocean


Balboa made his journey to the pacific ocean by sailing around the southern tip of south America?

false


Could you drive to Italy?

It depends on where you are beginning your journey. If its somewhere in the European or Asian continent, then yes. However, if you are beginning your journey in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, or Australia, then no. There is an ocean in the way and you would have to take a plane to Italy.


What are tobacco brides?

In the early 1600's, the settlers at Jamestown were almost all men. To make the settlement permanent, they needed women to marry and have children to colonize the new land. Women were recruited to travel to Virginia to be brides for the settlers - and the settlers who wanted women had to pay the company in tobacco (reimbursement for the voyage across the ocean).


Who was the firs European in the north America to sight the pacific ocean?

Sir Alexander Mackenzie reached the pacific in 1793, following an overland journey of North America.


Why did the English cross the Atlantic ocean?

In a nutshell, in the hopes of making money. The Jamestown colony was a business venture, hoping to make money. Later settlers were looking for religious freedom, seeking to bring religion TO people here, but the first settlers were looking to make a few pounds out of a business deal.


Where did the first european settlers come from to Canada?

The first European settlers in Canada were Scandinavians.


Where is the Denvers Ocean Journey Inc in Denver Colorado located?

The address of the Denvers Ocean Journey Inc is: 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211-5210