The two problems faced by the English colonists at Jamestown were:
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The location of the colony made life difficult for the settlers. (The swampy area, unhealthy conditions, and lack of fresh water were significant challenges.)
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The settlers believed that farming was beneath them, so they did not plant crops for the winter. (This contributed to food shortages and starvation among the settlers.)
These issues played a critical role in the struggles faced by the Jamestown colony in its early years.