(Poll created September 3, 2010)
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What was the historical significance of Jamestown being founded in 1607?

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It was the first colony on the U.S. mainland
(28)
It was the first colony settled by England that didn't vanish
(14)
It was the first colony based on freedom of religion
(9)
It was the first colony with slaves
(4)
It was the first colony not founded by Roman Catholics
(4)
It's the first colony that bought the land from the Indians instead of stealing it
(4)
It has the best P.R. department
(4)
It was not founded by greedy businessmen
(4)
You're wrong - it was 1620
(2)
It was the first colony settleed by Christopher Columbus

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