Question

In 1607, some English people came to America. What was the name of their settlement?

Answer 1

The first permanent English settlement was called Jamestown.

Explanation:

Jamestown was the first settlement of the Virginia colony. It was selected for its location upstream, where it could be easily defended from enemy ships (other European states that were also seeking to colonize the New World).

It was named Jamestown after King James I.