What caused the Starving Time during the winter of 1609 to 1610 in Jamestown?

Question

Select each correct answer.

Responses

When John Smith left Jamestown, he took most of the stored food with him.
When John Smith left Jamestown, he took most of the stored food with him.

The Powhatan nations did not allow the settlers to leave Jamestown to hunt for food.
The Powhatan nations did not allow the settlers to leave Jamestown to hunt for food.

Heavy storms had washed away most of the settlers' crops and livestock.
Heavy storms had washed away most of the settlers' crops and livestock.

A drought, or lack of rain, destroyed crops and wildlife.

Answer 1

The factors that contributed to the Starving Time in Jamestown during the winter of 1609 to 1610 include:

1. When John Smith left Jamestown, he took most of the stored food with him.
2. The Powhatan nations did not allow the settlers to leave Jamestown to hunt for food.
3. A drought, or lack of rain, destroyed crops and wildlife.

The claim about heavy storms washing away crops and livestock is not accurate as a major cause of the Starving Time. The combination of leadership issues, conflicts with local Native Americans, and harsh environmental conditions led to severe food shortages during that winter.