Question

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the site chosen for the Jamestown settlement?

A. It was low and swampy and subject to outbreaks of malaria.
B. It was inland so as to offer security from natives.
C. It bordered the territories of powerful Indian tribes.
D. It was surrounded by thick woods.
E. It was inaccessible by ship.

Answer 1

The site chosen for the Jamestown settlement being inaccessible by ship is NOT a characteristic of the site chosen for the Jamestown settlement.

Created in 1957 as Jamestown Festival Park for the 350th anniversary celebration and located adjacent to the Colonial National Historical Park site, the Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia.