The primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years was that they lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive. This lack of understanding contributed to significant difficulties in finding food and managing resources, leading to high mortality rates among the settlers.
What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during
the first few years? (1 point)
They faced fierce trading competition from the French and Dutch
All of the crops they grew had to be shipped back to King James in
England
They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their
environment to survive
They chose an unsecure location, making it easy for the Spanish to find
them.
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