In the early years of the Jamestown settlement, it is estimated that around 70% of the settlers died due to starvation, malnutrition, and disease, with food shortages being a significant factor. Of the original 104 settlers who arrived in 1607, only about 38 survived by the winter of 1609-1610, known as the "Starving Time." This suggests that roughly 7 out of 10 settlers died as a result of the dire food conditions.
Assassins, (Cassassians as some call them) run off and threw poo in the wells. Then all the people died. The end.
about 100 or so
No food, No food, and No food! No really many settlers died from starvation. Another is the diseases and settlers lacked the skills necessary to provide for their basic needs. Plus only men came over. No Women, if you know what I mean.
Many colonists died from disease
Around 80% of the settlers, approximately 80 or more individuals, died in the first six months at Jamestown. The high mortality rate was mainly due to disease, lack of essential resources, conflicts with Native Americans, and the harsh living conditions in the early years of the colony.
Jamestown was an English settlement. A fort was constructed and used as a defense against the Powhatan Indians. Unfortunately many of the settlers died because of a lack of clean water and no food.
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Assassins, (Cassassians as some call them) run off and threw poo in the wells. Then all the people died. The end.
The settlers of Jamestown was 105 men ,they founded Jamestown in 1607
about 100 or so
No food, No food, and No food! No really many settlers died from starvation. Another is the diseases and settlers lacked the skills necessary to provide for their basic needs. Plus only men came over. No Women, if you know what I mean.
Many colonists died from disease
The main problem are less food, less work, and hard time with share food with many colonies.
Around 80% of the settlers, approximately 80 or more individuals, died in the first six months at Jamestown. The high mortality rate was mainly due to disease, lack of essential resources, conflicts with Native Americans, and the harsh living conditions in the early years of the colony.
So many colonists died in Jamestown due to diseases and conflicts with natives in the area. This was a harsh environment which had very few of the comforts and conveniences associated with their homeland.
Over 75% of the colony died from disease and starvation, among other things.
they didn't have correct land for many crops and needed more food.