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Why go to Virginia in the 1600s?

Because many people thought that they would be able to make a profit out of tobacco-Hans Son (7th grade student studying Virginia in the 1600s)-


Founder of Virginia 1585?

Sir Walter Raleigh founded Virginia in 1585 on Roanoke Island. Virginia. The colonists were not prepared for the long hard winters and many died. The survivors went back to England in 1586.


Where did more colonists settle as more people moved to Maryland and Virginia?

They moved to Carolina.


Where. did many colonists settle as more people. moved to Maryland and Virginia?

To south America


What guarantees did the Virginia London company promise the colonists?

The Virginia London Company, also known as the Virginia Company, promised the colonists several guarantees, including the protection of their rights as English subjects, the right to govern themselves through a representative assembly, and the potential for land ownership. They also offered the hope of wealth through the discovery of gold and other resources. Additionally, the company assured colonists that they would receive provisions and support to help establish the new settlement. However, many of these promises were not fully realized, leading to significant challenges for the colonists.


How did the colonists contribute to the failure of Jamestown Virginia?

most colonists were very unhealthy when they reached the settlement of Jamestown and were under prepared for its harsh winters many died as a result with having limited medical treatment options and opportunities


As a result of the Indian assault of 1622 upon the Virginia colony the colonists?

After the Powhatan Indians attack upon the Virginia colony in 1622, the colonists abandoned many of the smaller settlements. Jamestown, the largest colony, was saved from the attack when an Indian youth living in the home of colonist, Richard Pace told him of the planned attack.


Where did many colonists settle after Virginia and Maryland?

i really don't think its farming that's just stupid if your going to put the answer put the right one......


Where did many colonists settle in order to get land for farming?

Colonists found that many places were suitable for farming. By the 1750s, there were some farmers in Massachusetts, but the vast majority settled in the southern or Middle-Atlantic region, especially in Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia.


Which utensil did the pilgrims not have to use on Thanksgiving?

The colonists brought many eating and cooking utensils with them from Europe, including knives, spoons, and forks. The colonists were quite resourceful and would make many items they needed from wood.


What insect spreaded disease in Jamestown?

Mosquitoes spread disease in Jamestown. This disease was most commonly malaria, and it took the lives of many colonists as they adjusted to the warmer climate in Virginia.


What did many colonists do about the tax on importing goods?

many colonists decided to boycott from Another Country