Early Settlement Times

Definition

Early settlement times refer to the period when European colonists first arrived in North America, typically from the 1600s through the 1700s. These were formative years characterized by establishing colonies, adapting to new environments, and encountering various challenges.

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Jamestown: Jamestown was established in Virginia in 1607 as England's first permanent settlement in North America. It faced numerous hardships such as disease and conflicts with indigenous peoples but ultimately succeeded as a colony.

Plymouth Colony: Founded by the Pilgrims in 1620, Plymouth Colony was one of the earliest successful English settlements. It thrived due to mutual cooperation with Native Americans and the adoption of self-governing practices.

Roanoke Island: Roanoke Island, also known as the "Lost Colony," was an early attempt at settlement by England in present-day North Carolina. However, it mysteriously disappeared, leaving historians puzzled to this day.