Question

Question

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

Select all that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

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

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

Answer 1

The problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown include:

• The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
• The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

While indentured servitude and concerns about Spanish attacks were factors in colonial life, the main issues directly impacting the early survival of the Jamestown colony were related to the location and the settlers' attitudes towards farming.