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Most looked for gold and as a consequence they began to starve since they didn't plant any crops and only hunted for game. They built a fort on swampy land and had to fight off the native Americans living there. Historians also believe that a Spanish spy was among the 104 men and he did his best to damage the venture. Finally, the majority of the 104 men died within 6 months.
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Where were the Jamestown's settlers from?
The Jamestown settlers where from England
How were settlers unprepared for what they found in Jamestown?
how were the settlers unprepared for what they found in Jamestown
How did the government of Jamestown settlers differ from that of the Plymouth settlers.?
how did the government of he Jamestown settlers differ from tht of theplymouth settles
What year did the original settlers come to Jamestown?
The year the original settlers came to Jamestown was 1607
Why did settlers come to Jamestown originally?
The first settlers to Jamestown, Virginia were impoverished aristocrats searching for gold.
What did the settlers of Jamestown name their new settlement?
jamestown
Pocahontas was to settlers at Jamestown as Squanto was to settlers at?
Plymouth
Who was the first American girl who helped the Jamestown settlers?
The firstAmerican girl who helped Jamestown settlers was Pocahontas! Believe it or not!
Why did the settlers of Jamestown fight with Powhatan's?
because during the starving time, the settlers of Jamestown took their food for the winter to themselves.
How were the experiences of the Jamestown settlers and Pilgrims how were they different?
The Pilgrims & Jamestown settlers had to learn to trade with the Indians, deal with hunger and disease.
What year did the settlers build Jamestown?
Jamestown was built and settled in 1607.
What is home country settlers at Roanoke Jamestown and Plymouth?
The home country settlers at Roanoke were from England, Jamestown settlers were also from England, and the Plymouth settlers were English Separatists, known as Pilgrims.
