where was jamestown located? why did they choose this location?

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anonymous · Answer

Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first successful permanent English settlement in what would become the United States. It was located on Jamestown Island, in Virginia, about 30 miles (47 kilometers) up the James River from the Atlantic coast

anonymous · Answer

@naisha667 that's what google said, but I don't understand why they chose to settle there.

anonymous · Answer

okay gimme a sec ill find out

anonymous · Answer

The location could be easily defended from attack by sea (Spanish). The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. & They believed they had a good supply of fresh water.

anonymous · Answer

did this help?

anonymous · Answer

@naisha667 yes, it did, thank you :)