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whats the difference between plymouth and jamestown

by Prof. Dusty Koelpin Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Jamestown had large plantations, while Plymouth consisted of small farms. The population of Plymouth consisted of Americans and supported them a lot. Jamestown was established in 1607, while Plymouth was established in 1620. Jamestown had mostly men, while Plymouth consisted mostly of families.

Which situation was similar between Jamestown and Plymouth?

Jamestown offered anchorage and a good defensive position. Warm climate and fertile soil allowed large plantations to prosper. Plymouth provided good anchorage and an excellent harbor. Cold climate and thin, rocky soil limited farm size. New Englanders turned to lumbering, shipbuilding, fishing and trade.

What are the similarities between Jamestown and Plymouth?

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What did Jamestown Plymouth and Massachusetts have in common?

Apr 28, 2011 · Basically both these regions, Plymouth and Jamestown had their locals as Indians. The differences, however, were those of the people who later on came to the region. In Jamestown, it was Europeans and in Plymouth it was Pilgrims. In Jamestown the conflicts were on the economical issue while in Plymouth, it were on economy and religion as well.

How is Jamestown different from the Plymouth colonies?

May 24, 2020 · Difference between Plymouth and Jamestown. was fertile. Plymouth Colony was founded off the Massachusettes coast, a location where there was a cod climate and rocky soil. Most of the citizens in Jamestown were spares, gold-seeking gentlemen and they were not used to physical work such as hunting or farming .

What is the difference between Jamestown and Plymouth?

The differences, however, were those of the people who later on came to the region. In Jamestown, it was Europeans and in Plymouth it was Pilgrims.

What is the history of Jamestown and Plymouth?

Similar kind of history has been witnessed in Jamestown and Plymouth. Jamestown in Virginia was the first permanent English settlement and Plymouth in Massachusetts being the second, with these two colonies English settlement in North America was started. Both places are famous for their historical background and that is why they hold ...

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The first difference between Jamestown and Plymouth is that, the colonists that came had different motives. The colonists that came to Jamestown were trying to find gold. The colonists that came to Plymouth were seeking religious freedom.

What they Went looking for

Jamestown and Plymouth are two colonies. Although they are both colonies they have many differences. In the following slides I will be talking about the differences between Jamestown and Plymouth.

who they met

The people that went to Jamestown met a Native American tribe called the Powhatan. But the problem was that they had a on and off relationship. On the other hand the colonists that went to Plymouth had a good relationship with the Wampanoag tribe.

The last difference

When Jamestown grew they started a government called the House of Burgesses. When settlers came to Plymouth, they did not start a government. But they did write a piece called the Mayflower Compact

1.Jamestown and Plymouth: Compare and Contrast - NPS

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12 hours ago Jamestown offered anchorage and a good defensive position. Warm climate and fertile soil allowed large plantations to prosper. Plymouth provided good anchorage and an excellent harbor. Cold climate and thin, rocky soil limited farm size. New Englanders turned to lumbering, shipbuilding, fishing and trade.

2.Difference Between Jamestown and Plymouth

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3.The differences between Jamestown and Plymouth by …

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8 hours ago Apr 28, 2011 · Basically both these regions, Plymouth and Jamestown had their locals as Indians. The differences, however, were those of the people who later on came to the region. In Jamestown, it was Europeans and in Plymouth it was Pilgrims. In Jamestown the conflicts were on the economical issue while in Plymouth, it were on economy and religion as well.

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