Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown?

Question

Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.

The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.

The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.

Answer 1

The problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown included:

1. The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
2. They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
3. The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.

The statement about employing many indentured servants and the difficulty in paying them is less relevant to the initial problems faced by the early Jamestown settlers. The first three options directly reflect significant challenges encountered during the early years of the settlement.