Which of the following were true of the Jamestown colony? Select six answers.

Question

It was built on a peninsula.
The colony was saved by help from the Algonquin people who gave seeds and food.
It was founded to make a profit for the London Company.
During the first winter, over 50 settlers died of starvation and exposure.
The colonists came to search for gold, adventure, or to start a new life.
The men did not act prudently when they first arrived.
The colonists arrived in May of 1584.
It was built on the Savannah River.

Answer 1

The following statements were true of the Jamestown colony:

1. It was built on a peninsula.
2. The colony was saved by help from the Algonquin people who gave seeds and food.
3. It was founded to make a profit for the London Company.
4. During the first winter, over 50 settlers died of starvation and exposure.
5. The colonists came to search for gold, adventure, or to start a new life.
6. The men did not act prudently when they first arrived.

(Note: The colonists arrived in 1607, not in May of 1584, and Jamestown is located on the James River, not the Savannah River.)