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Yes, Jamestown was the first successful colony. It was headed for disaster until John Smith brought it back from the brink of starvation, though. His famous words, "He who does not work shall not eat," were the basis of the colony.

Jamestown is recognized as the first permanent settlement in the United States.

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Q: Was the Jamestown settlement a success?
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Why was this settlement in Jamestown considered a success while the one in Roanoke island was a failure?

The settlement in Jamestown was considered a success because it eventually prospered due to successful tobacco cultivation and trade with Native Americans. In contrast, the settlement in Roanoke Island failed due to the mysterious disappearance of the colonists and lack of sufficient resources.


Was the Roanoke settlement larger long lasting earlier larger or wealtheir compared to Plymouth and Jamestown?

The Roanoke settlement was smaller, short-lived, and ultimately unsuccessful compared to Plymouth and Jamestown. Plymouth and Jamestown were more established and enduring colonies that had more success in maintaining their settlements.


The first permanent English settlement?

First English settlement is Jamestown located in Virginia.


Where is the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg Virginia located?

The address of the Jamestown Settlement is: 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185


What was the name of the first settlement?

Permanent colonization of the New World began in 1607 with the English settlement of Jamestown, in what we now call Virginia. From the beginning, Jamestown, which was named after King James I, had its troubles.


What did the settlers of Jamestown name their new settlement?

jamestown


Who was the leader of the Jamestown settlement?

The leader of the Jamestown settlement was John Smith. :)


What is the web address of the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg Virginia?

The web address of the Jamestown Settlement is: http://www.historyisfun.org


Why is the settlement important?

the jamestown settlement was important because the founders were trying to colinize jamestown and it was the first lasting settlement before that, Roanoke did not last


Where was the first settlement?

Jamestown.


What was Virginia's settlement?

in Jamestown


What settlement was first Plymouth or Jamestown?

Jamestown was settled first.