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The organizers of the Jamestown colony were motivated primarily by a desire to?
The British colony of Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London in order to establish a British presence in the New World. The original entrepreneurs went to explore and establish an English colony.
What was the name of the investors who provided the money to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Company of London established the first English settlement in the Colony of Virginia in 1607, it was originally named James Fort, and also served as the capital of the colony from 1616-1699.
Why was the Jamestown colony able to prosper in spite of many hardship?
The Jamestown colony was able to prosper in spite of many hardships because John Rolfe started the tobacco industry, which brought in a lot of money.
Why was the Virginia compact interested in setting up the colony of Jamestown?
In a word, money. The Compact was a business venture.
What is the difference between Jamestown and Plymouth?
Jamestown was founded first, and was a financial venture (they hoped to make money) Plymouth was settled for religious reasons. First settlers at Jamestown were all men, some of the first settlers at Plymouth were women.
Why did the Virginia company establish the Jamestown Colony?
To make money for the company
The organizers of the Jamestown colony were motivated primarily by a desire to?
The British colony of Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London in order to establish a British presence in the New World. The original entrepreneurs went to explore and establish an English colony.
What was the purpose of the Jamestown colony?
The original purpose of the Jamestown colony was to make money for the Virginia Company.
Why was colony of Jamestown established?
To make money for the Virginia Company.
What was the name of the investors who provided the money to establish Jamestown?
The Virginia Company of London established the first English settlement in the Colony of Virginia in 1607, it was originally named James Fort, and also served as the capital of the colony from 1616-1699.
How did Jamestown colony make money for Virginia company?
they made money by selling tobacco.
What crop helped Jamestown survive and why?
Tabacco raised a lot of money
How did the jamestown colony make money for the virgina company?
Growing and selling tobacco
How did Jamestown colony finally prosper?
The Jamestown colony was able to prosper in spite of many hardships because John Rolfe started the tobacco industry, which brought in a lot of money.
What was the first English colony to settle in 1607 for the purpose of economic reasons?
Debtors a group of people who owed money and settled Georgia to experience and new life and economic freedom
What guaranteed the success of Jamestown?
There was a significant amount of money that backed the colony at Jamestown. That helped in its success, but the main crop of success was tobacco.
Why was the Virginia company interested in settling up the colony of Jamestown?
To make money for the company
