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Plymouth was the first settlement in Massachusetts.


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How does the Roanoke settlement compare to Jamestown and Plymouth?

The Roanoke settlement was established in 1585, before both Jamestown (1607) and Plymouth (1620), but it mysteriously disappeared. Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in America, founded for economic reasons, while Plymouth was founded by the Pilgrims seeking religious freedom. The three settlements were significant in shaping early American history and colonization.


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The first attempt at permanent settlement was in 1587 on Roanoke Island, in what is now North Carolina. It was unsuccessful. The first successful permanent settlement was in Jamestown, Virginia. It was founded in 1607 and suffered some terrible hardships but ultimately it prevailed.


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The first permanent English settlement?

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Did the pilgrims land at Plymouth before or after the English settlement in Jamestown?

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