may 14, 1607 - Jamestown is Founded
Description:
The Virginia company sailed from Britain to the New World and established the first permanent British North American settlement. Britain expanded to the New World in search of wealth and power, and Jamestown was the first direction in their endeavor to conquer the Americas. Jamestown is significant because it is the first permanent British establishment in North America.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 14, 1607
Now
~ 418 years ago