The Jamestown colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607. It was located in present-day Virginia and played a significant role in the early colonization of America.
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John Smith: John Smith was an English explorer who took charge of the Jamestown colony in 1608. He implemented strict discipline and established trade relationships with Native American tribes.
Powhatan Confederacy: The Powhatan Confederacy refers to a group of Native American tribes that inhabited the region around Jamestown. They interacted with the colonists through trade and sometimes conflict.
Starving Time: The Starving Time was a period from 1609 to 1610 when food shortages led to starvation among the colonists at Jamestown. It resulted in many deaths and hardships for the settlers.