The first permanent settlement in North America was at ______.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jamestown, Virginia, was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America in 1607. While Plymouth, Massachusetts, was settled by the Pilgrims in 1620, it was not a permanent settlement as the settlers struggled through harsh winters and often relocated in search of better resources. Philadelphia and New York were both established much later, in the 1680s and 1624 respectively.

The First Permanent Settlement in North America Was at ______