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
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 first established colony was Jamestown and it was established in 1603. Plymouth colony was established in 1620. Jamestown nearly failed, but the introduction of tobacco in 1609 saved it and it grew.
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
In Coalwood, West Virginia.