Why Did Early Jamestown Settlers Starve in Spite of an Abundance

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why did early Jamestown settlers starve in spite of an abundance of local fish and game?

• A) They had neither weapons nor fishing gear.
• B) Their fear of Indians prevented them from venturing too far from the town.
• C) They wasted time looking for gold.
• D) They lacked leaders to organize efficient hunting and fishing parties.
• E) There were not enough gentlemen to organize the work force.

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