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What role did John Smith play in the colony of Jamestown, Virginia?

  • Colonial soldier

  • Minor worker

  • Colonial governor

  • Local farmer

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John Smith was a British explorer, soldier, and author who played a major role in the establishment of the Jamestown colony in Virginia in 1607. He was the colony's first president and later served as its governor. Smith was a skilled military leader and explorer, and he played a key role in the colony's survival during its early years.
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