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How did Jamestown expand?

Jamestown did not, and could not expand- it is an island in the James River. However, colonists moved to other places, and began farming there.


What was John Smith's purpose for writing about the New World?

John Smith and the Jamestown colonists were instructed to discover a route to the Pacific, map the area, and claim the land for the Crown. They were also instructed by England to find gold, silver, and other minerals, and to trade with the Indians.


Was the leader of Jamestown?

One of them is John Smith but I'm not sure who the other one is


How did the Powhatan confederacy help Jamestown colonist?

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.


What were the Indian relations in Jamestown?

At first, the Natives weren't very happy about the colonists coming to their land. They wanted the colonists to leave. But, after John Smith becomes friends with the Natives, and Pocahontas ends up saving John Smith's life. Since they become friends they trade with each other and share the land. So their relationship was friendly!


What contrast does John Smith draw between the other colonists and himself?

In John Smith's writings about himself, he often drew a contrast between himself and the other colonists. He portrayed himself as being more resourceful, competent, and capable of adapting to the new environment compared to the other colonists.


Why did settlers pick Jamestown?

The colonists settled in Jamestown because they wanted to look for gold and silver.


Why did Jamestown colonists an the Powhatan Indians often fought each other?

the colonist from Jamestown and Powhatan always fought because the place they were in wasn't a good place to stay because of the bad salt water and diseases.


How did Jamestown became a rich colony?

No other colony was able to harm Jamestown. They also had a good water source/route. Jamestown can contribute most of their success to John Smith and John Rolphe. John Smith made sure everybody worked. John Rolphe started tobacco planting.


Other than attacks by the Algonquian what contributed most to the high mortality rates among Jamestown colonists?

They were not used to the area's climate or its natural resources.


Other than attacks by the Algonquian what contributed the most to the high mortality rates among Jamestown colonists?

They were not used to the area's climate or its natural resources.


What were the first known inhabitants in Virginia?

Jamestown was the first English settlement in Virginia in 1607. Three ships carried colonists into the Chesapeake Bay. There were 104 original colonists and 39 sailors. Hundreds of other colonists arrived to Jamestown in the next few years, causing a lot of fighting between the colonists and the Native Americans.Jenni (Librarian-To-Be)Horn, J. (2016). Jamestown. In Academic World Book.