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The colony of Jamestown was so named after James I of England, their king. These settlers were very loyal, and this is said to be the beginning of the British Empire.
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∙ 10y agoTo honor King James.
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Who was the founder of the Jamestown colony?
The founder of the Jamestown colony was the Virginia Company of London. It was named for James I of England.
The Jamestown colony was named in honor of?
King James I
What river was Jamestown built near?
The Jamestown colony was built along the James River. The Jamestown colony was built in the year 1607. The colony was located in the USA.
Who started the Jamestown Colony?
On May 4, 1607, Jamestown was established by the Virginia Company of London. Originally called James Fort, it took several different attempts and strategies to build the settlement into the capital that it became.
What type of colony did Jamestown later become?
A Royal Colony
Was the colony Jamestown named after st. James.?
The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).
Was the colony of Jamestown named after St. James?
The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).
Who was the founder of the Jamestown colony?
The founder of the Jamestown colony was the Virginia Company of London. It was named for James I of England.
The Jamestown colony was named in honor of?
King James I
What was the first American colony named?
Virginia, where Jamestown is. :)
In 1607 the British founded their first colony and called it?
The British colony of Jamestown was founded on the coast of what is now the state of Virginia in 1607. The colony was named after King James of England.
How was the colony of Jamestown different from Jamestown?
Jamestown was created first, in the Chesapeake Bay area. Maryland was named after Saint Mary, while Jamestown after King James I.
What Jamestown colony?
Jamestown colony was in the Virginia Colony!
Why did they call it Jamestown?
The people living in the colony named it after their king, King James.
What is Jamestown colony?
Jamestown colony was in the Virginia Colony!
What was the Jamestown settlers' ship named?
The name of the ship's that went to Jamestown are: Godspeed, Susan Constant, and the Discovery. Those were the three ships that went to the Jamestown Colony.
What colony were John Rolfe and John Smith a part of?
Jamestown. Both Came and Helped Settle The First New England Colony.
