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Virginia Charters The charters extended English rights to the colonists The arrival of women to Jamestown in 1620 made it possible for the settlers to establish families and a more permanent settlement at Jamestown. Women Arrive At Jamestown Reasons for the Location of Jamestown The location could be easily defended from attack by sea by the Spanish. The water along the shore was deep enough for ships to dock. Believed to be a good supply of fresh water. Hardships Faced By Settlers The site they chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. The settlers lacked some skills necessa