Final answer:
In 1619, the first wave of English to arrive in Virginia were men, as per historical accounts and census data showing men outnumbering women seven to one.
Step-by-step explanation:
In 1619, the first wave of English arrived in Virginia. The correct answer to who they were is d) Men. According to historical accounts, three wooden ships arrived on the shores of Virginia in 1607. These ships carried just over 100 English men and boys, many of whom were jewelers and merchants. Over a decade later, the demographics evolved, and the Census of March 1620 listed a population with a significant male majority, with men outnumbering women seven to one. The mention of women and children is more appropriate for describing different groups such as those that came to New England, seeking religious freedom and bringing their families along. The first English person born in North America was indeed a girl, Virginia Dare, but her birth occurred earlier on Roanoke Island.