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What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years?

a.They chose an unsecure location
b.They lacked knowlede
c.They faced fierce trading competition from the French and Dutch.
d.All of the crops they grew had to be shipped back to King James

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The primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years was:

**a. They chose an unsecure location.**

The site of Jamestown was marshy and lacked a good source of fresh water, making it susceptible to disease and difficult to defend. Additionally, the colonists faced various other problems, including food shortages and conflicts with Indigenous peoples, but the location was a significant factor in their early struggles.

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