may 4, 1607 - Founding of the jamestown colony May 14th, 1607
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This was a virginia company of england who had set sail in the honor of the virgin Queen Elizabeth I. The historical significance was this was the first permanent settlement for British. Another historical significance was that this was the first british North American land to have slaves.
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