Question

Who was the person most directly responsible for the survival of the Jamestown colony?

John Smith
Sir Walter Raleigh
Richard Hakluyt

Answer 1

Sir John Smith is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer: John Smith

John Smith was an English explorer and colonial governor. He was the leader of the Jamestown colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America in the early 17th century. He also led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and mapped the Chesapeake Bay area.