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Why did the Virginia colony Jamestown survive and prosper economically?
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∙ 7y ago
The introduction of women helped to keep Jamestown populated, while the cultivation of tobacco, a cash crop, supplied the colonist's with money. Jamestown was also further inland than Roanoke.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe main reason that Jamestown survived was its location. It had a great defensive position. In addition, it was not inhabited by the local Indians.
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What was England's first permanet settlement in North America?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America to survive. The settlement at Roanoke, Virginia was earlier and was intended to be permanent, but did not survive. no one knows why.
Is the Jamestown colony nice?
It depends what you are referring to. If you are referring to the Jamestown back when it was still a colony, it was very hard place to survive in and the people there went through a lot. If you are talking about touring the place nowadays, yes it is very nice, it is restored and it has a continental climate, as it is in Virginia.
What person strictly led the citizens of Jamestown His strict attitude helped the people of Jamestown survive?
John Smith
Why is chief Powhatan famous?
helped Jamestown settlers survive
How did Powhatan Confederacy help Jamestown colonist?
They showed them how to grow different foods and crops, which allowed the Jamestown colonists to survive.
First English settlement in the new world to survive?
Jamestown, Virginia
What were the first English settlement in what is now the United States?
Jamestown, Virginia because although Roanoke was earlier it failed to survive.
Who was in Jamestown?
Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London in 1607, when it was known as "James Fort". It was the first English settlement in America to survive.
How did the Jamestown pilgrims live and survive in the cold winter?
the pilgrims in Jamestown, Virginia lived by having food brought over to them. later on the natives helped the pilgrims by teaching them how to hunt and grow crops.
What was England's first permanet settlement in North America?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America to survive. The settlement at Roanoke, Virginia was earlier and was intended to be permanent, but did not survive. no one knows why.
A serious problem in the early years of Jamestown was?
The most serious problem in the he early years of Jamestown was that the settlers did not have the pioneering skills needed to survive. They were not used to hard work because most were nobles.
What crop helped Jamestown survive?
Tobacco
Is the Jamestown colony nice?
It depends what you are referring to. If you are referring to the Jamestown back when it was still a colony, it was very hard place to survive in and the people there went through a lot. If you are talking about touring the place nowadays, yes it is very nice, it is restored and it has a continental climate, as it is in Virginia.
What person led the citizens of Jamestown His strict attitude helped the people of Jamestown survive?
John Smith's strict attitude helped the people of Jamestown survive under his leadership. He is credited with saving the colony from failure.
What did Jamestown colonist finally do to survive?
work hard
Why did only 32 colonist survive the first winter of Jamestown Virginia?
They were lucky and very hardy people. Age and health probably had a lot to do with it and any medical conditions most likely played a part. Some people survive conditions that kill others.
What person strictly led the citizens of Jamestown His strict attitude helped the people of Jamestown survive?
John Smith
