Founded in 1607, this was the first successful English settlement in what is now the United States.
- Jamestown in present day Virginia
- Boston in present day Massachusetts
- Providence in what is present day Rhode Island
- Charlestown in present day South Carolina
Answer
The correct answer is A) Jamestown in present day Virginia.
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