Jamestown: The First Permanent English Colony in America

In 1607, English settlers arrived on the shores of Virginia and established Jamestown—the first permanent English settlement in North America. But Jamestown was far from an easy beginning. In this episode of our History of America documentary series, we travel back to the early 17th century to explore why England established Jamestown, what the settlers faced in the unfamiliar wilderness, and how the colony survived some of its darkest years. From the first settlement and the struggles for survival to the people and events that helped Jamestown endure, this is the story of one of the most important beginnings in American history. Jamestown would become more than just a struggling settlement. It helped establish a permanent English presence in North America and laid an important foundation for the future of the United States. 🎬 History of America — Episode 5 #Jamestown #AmericanHistory #HistoryOfAmerica