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What had to been the hardest problem faced by the colonists at Jamestown?

the environment because they had bad water, they were in a drought, and they couldn't grow any good food and they got salt water poisoning another problem they faced was that the people brought over didn't have the required skill sets to survive the harsh conditions and the last bad reason why so many died was because of the unfriendly native Americans, yes they did help but some colonists went and did something to the NA and hats why they attacked Jamestown


What is one reason the patriot colonists wanted freedom from Britain?

One reason that the Patriot colonists wanted freedom from Britain was so that they could have religious freedom. They want to worship in their own way.


What is the reason for Jamestown and Plymouth settlement?

the settlers from Plymouth were searching for religious freedom. They wanted to freely practice their puritan religion without any struggles with the governments disapproval or disagreement. the settlers from Jamestown were mostly made up of gentlemen seeking fortune.


What changes made Jamestown a successful colony?

actually john rolfe introduced the American crop tobacco to the colony. This crop did save Jamestown. Also, they offered 50 acres of land to any man, woman, or child who could pay their way to Jamestown, which lead to a higher population. that is true but they where the first colony were everyone didnt die.


Why was Jamestown built on a peninsula?

Settlers choose to build jamestown on a peninsula because it was easy to defend from the Native Americans.

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What was the main reason the first colonists at Jamestown came to America?

they wanted to get rich


What was the main reason Jamestown was almost not the first English settlement?

Roanoke Colony, founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, preceded Jamestown but it disappeared. Had it survived it would have been the first English colony.


Identified the reasons the colonists saw for independence from Britain?

The legislature that was formulated in Jamestown identified the reasons the colonists saw for independence from Britain. The high taxes were the main reason they wanted to cut ties with the English government.


Why did the Virginia colony Jamestown survive and prosper economically?

The introduction of women helped to keep Jamestown populated, while the cultivation of tobacco, a cash crop, supplied the colonist's with money. Jamestown was also further inland than Roanoke.


What was the name of the person who helped Jamestown succed?

His name was Captain John Smith. The reason why the colony survived with his help was because he made them work hard or leave the colony.


What was Jamestown VA significance?

Jamestown, Virginia is the first permanent British settlement in America. The colonists first arrived at Jamestown on May 13, 1607.


What was the reason that Jamestown was found?

To gain Wealth


How did the colonists contribute to the failure of Jamestown?

they had sex


What is the major reason for adaptations?

Survival


What was the reason Jamestown was found?

It was found in 1607 It was found in 1607


Why was Jamestown satared?

The main reason was economically, especially for gold.


What is the reason for the Jamestown settlement?

to survive... off t he ship