The problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown included:
- The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
- The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
While vulnerability to Spanish attack was a concern at different times, the primary issues that were significant in the early years of Jamestown related to food supply and the difficult environment. The mention of indentured servants and payment difficulties is not typically considered one of the primary problems faced by the original settlers in the first few years.