Which of the following are true of the developing colony at Jamestown?

Question

The London Company did not allow the colonists any say in the government.
The colony was started with families.
Tobacco became the main crop and made the colony profitable.
The London Company kept title to all the land for itself.
The first enslaved Africans were brought in by the Dutch in 1619.

Answer 1

Here’s an assessment of each statement regarding the developing colony at Jamestown:

1. The London Company did not allow the colonists any say in the government.
   True. Early on, the London Company maintained strict control over the colony, limiting the colonists' participation in governance.

2. The colony was started with families.
   False. Jamestown was primarily established with single men, mostly adventurers and soldiers, rather than families. It was not until later that families began to arrive.

3. Tobacco became the main crop and made the colony profitable.
   True. Tobacco became the primary cash crop of Jamestown and was crucial in turning the colony into a profitable venture for the London Company.

4. The London Company kept title to all the land for itself.
   True. Initially, the London Company retained title to the land, not allowing settlers to own property. This changed later as the colony developed.

5. The first enslaved Africans were brought in by the Dutch in 1619.
   True. The first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans in North America occurred in 1619 when a Dutch ship brought them to Jamestown.

In summary, statements 1, 3, 4, and 5 are true, while statement 2 is false.