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Jamestown, established in 1607, was the first successful English colony in what is now the USA.
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The first English settlement in the Americas was the Roanoke colony in North Carolina. It was established in 1585 but failed for reasons unknown.

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Which English colony was the first successful English settlement in North America?

Jamestown


When did English land on America?

The first English people landed in American in North Carolina in about 1585. That settlement failed. The first successful settlement was at Jamestown, VA in 1607.


What was the name of the first successful English colony in North America?

Jamestown was the first successful English settlement on the mainland of North America.[1] Named for King James I of England, Jamestown was founded in the Colony of Virginia on May 14, 1607.


The first permanent English settlement of the pilgrims in north America?

The first permanent English settlement of the Pilgrims in North America was the Plymouth Colony.


Why is Jamestown still famous today?

because it was the first English colony in America


What was the name of the first english settlement in north america and what happened to it?

Jamestown was the name of the first English settlement in North America. The town was burned and the government was moved.


First successful settlement in north america?

Well the Native Americans had lived in North America for centuries before European settlers came along. As far the first successful British settlement in North America however, that would be Jamestown, Virginia.


What year marked the founding of the first 1st permant settlement?

Int he year 1607 the 1st settlement. This was in North America.


What was the first permenent English settlement in North America?

Plymouth


Is Jamestown the first English settlement in North America?

yes


What was the first lasting english settlement in north america?

Nothing


Was Plymouth successful?

Yes, it was successful and is considered the first settlement in North America. Established in 1620 and went to 1691.