Who provided funding for the first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States?

A) the English government
B) the Anglican church
C) a private business organization
D) a wealthy individual
E) the settlers themselves

Permanent English Settlement

Jamestown, Virginia, established in 1607, recognized as the first enduring English settlement in what would become the United States.

Private Business Organization

An enterprise owned by individuals or groups not affiliated with the government, focusing on profit generation through offering goods or services.