In a word, money. The Compact was a business venture.
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Profit. The 107 men who went to VA were there to find gold and to bring a profit to the compnay. It was never meant to be a colony. That is one reason they didn't plant crops or build in a better location. Both things killed them and within six months only 34 were left alive.
About 80 people died in the first 6 months
The year 1607 is significant primarily for the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America. This event marked the beginning of the British colonization of the Americas, setting the stage for the expansion and development of the United States. Jamestown faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions, but it ultimately laid the foundation for future colonies and economic growth.
In early Jamestown, Virginia, the number of children taught in one schoolroom could vary, but it was typically small due to limited resources and the fledgling nature of the settlement. Generally, classes would consist of about 10 to 20 children, as the focus was often on basic literacy and religious instruction. The informal setting and lack of formal schooling infrastructure in the early years contributed to these modest class sizes.
The company sent the 104 men to look for gold. This was an investment for them, but the only problem with it is that no gold is found in Virginia.
The company sent the 104 men to look for gold. This was an investment for them, but the only problem with it is that no gold is found in Virginia.
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The company sent the 104 men to look for gold. This was an investment for them, but the only problem with it is that no gold is found in Virginia.
Profit. The 107 men who went to VA were there to find gold and to bring a profit to the compnay. It was never meant to be a colony. That is one reason they didn't plant crops or build in a better location. Both things killed them and within six months only 34 were left alive.
Profit. The 107 men who went to VA were there to find gold and to bring a profit to the compnay. It was never meant to be a colony. That is one reason they didn't plant crops or build in a better location. Both things killed them and within six months only 34 were left alive.
Profit. The 107 men who went to VA were there to find gold and to bring a profit to the compnay. It was never meant to be a colony. That is one reason they didn't plant crops or build in a better location. Both things killed them and within six months only 34 were left alive.
The Portuguese were mostly interested in setting up and controlling navigation of the African coast
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Virginia
Virginia
In Coalwood, West Virginia.