Jamestown primarily grew tobacco as its cash crop, which became the backbone of its economy. However, for food, settlers cultivated crops such as corn, beans, and squash, which were staples in their diet. They also relied on fishing and hunting to supplement their food supply. The combination of these agricultural practices helped sustain the colony in its early years.
Jamestown early settlers faced harsh winters and were unable to grow the food they need to survive.
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Had tobacco to help Jamestown grow and Plymouth had none
it was a cashcrop
They failed to bring farmers to grow food.
Jamestown early settlers faced harsh winters and were unable to grow the food they need to survive.
the Indians helped the colonists by giving them food and supplies and teaching them how to grow maize (corn)
After they exhausted the food supplies they brought with them, the Jamestown colonists had no ready source of food except for what they could grow themselves or the fish and game they could kill.
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Had tobacco to help Jamestown grow and Plymouth had none
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.
The Powhatan Confederacy had an extensive trade network with other Indian tribes before Jamestown was settled. When the Jamestown settlers arrived, they traded with the colonists. The settlers traded their metal tools for food and furs.
it was a cashcrop
tobacco
the climate made it harder for the people crops to grow. it was sooo hot in Jamestown and there is not much rain so the crops didnt grow as well
They failed to bring farmers to grow food.