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Because he actually found gold and wanted people to find more so they could get it all dug up. So James Marshall DID discover gold in California in 1849. Also he probably wanted money.
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What did john smith found?
Captain John Smith of England was the founder of Jamestown.
What was John Smith looking for?
John Smith originally traveled to the New World with his crew to find gold. However, after searching and communicating with the local natives, he discovered that there was not any there.
What did john smith the explorer do when he got to new land?
Well if your talking about JamesTown then he made a new colony. He wanted to find gold in 1 of his voyages to though
Who led the first settlers to New Mexico?
it was led by john SMith
Did john Cabot find what he was looking for?
yes john cabot did find gold and minerals
What did john smith find?
Everyone says he found GOLD
What did John Smith want to find from his travel?
John Smith and his colony wanted to find Gold for the King (many people think) on his travel.
What did john smith found?
Captain John Smith of England was the founder of Jamestown.
Why did John Smith want gold?
why not?
What was John Smith looking for?
John Smith originally traveled to the New World with his crew to find gold. However, after searching and communicating with the local natives, he discovered that there was not any there.
What was John looking for?
John Smith originally traveled to the New World with his crew to find gold. However, after searching and communicating with the local natives, he discovered that there was not any there.
When did John lister find gold?
John Lister find gold in 1851
What was John Smith's purpose for writing about the New World?
John Smith and the Jamestown colonists were instructed to discover a route to the Pacific, map the area, and claim the land for the Crown. They were also instructed by England to find gold, silver, and other minerals, and to trade with the Indians.
Where to find gold bars?
Buy them or smith them.
Which settlement did John Smith find?
Captain John Smith found the English settlement! -Avi
Did John Smith find Virginia?
no
What were john smiths motives?
The motivation of John Smith and all of the colonists at Jamestown was to make a lot of money. Originally they hoped to find gold and gems, but when that did not work out, they decided to do it by growing tobacco plantations.
