Asked by Corynna Stookey on May 17, 2024
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Who provided funding for the first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States?
A) the English government
B) the Anglican church
C) a private business organization
D) a wealthy individual
E) the settlers themselves
Permanent English Settlement
Jamestown, Virginia, established in 1607, recognized as the first enduring English settlement in what would become the United States.
Private Business Organization
An enterprise owned by individuals or groups not affiliated with the government, focusing on profit generation through offering goods or services.
- Identify the funding sources and economic motivations behind early English settlements.
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Sphamandla SandileMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States was Jamestown, Virginia, and it was funded by a private business organization called the Virginia Company of London.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the funding sources and economic motivations behind early English settlements.