Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown?

Question

Select all that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.

They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.

The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.

Answer 1

The problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown include:

1. The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.
2. The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.

While the other two options may reflect certain aspects of the Jamestown experience, they are not as widely recognized as key problems of the early colonists. Specifically, the vulnerability to Spanish attack was not a primary concern at that time compared to other challenges they faced, such as food shortages and harsh living conditions.