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Jamestown is named after King James, who gave the land to the English to colonize it.

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Why is James town called James town?

Jamestown is named after King James, who gave the land to the English to colonize it.


Where is James Town?

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When was James town found?

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What town in Virginia was the English ruler King James the first named after?

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What kind of government did the Jamestown colony have?

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What town in Virginia first had slaves?

Jamestown the first settlement of the U.S. Named after King James.


Why is the English settlement called Jamestown?

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