What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during

the first few years? (1 point)
They chose an unsecure location, making it easy for the Spanish to find
them.
They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment
to survive.
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.

1 answer

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 starvation, disease, and conflict with Indigenous peoples.