Which of the following were problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown? Select the two that apply.

Question

1. The colony employed many indentured servants and paying them was difficult.
2. They settled in an unsecure location and were vulnerable to Spanish attack.
3. The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers.
4. The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter.

Answer 1

The two problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown were:

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

These issues contributed significantly to the challenges and hardships faced by the Jamestown colony in its early years.