SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SETTLEMENT OF JAMESTOWN COLONY
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It had swamps
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Fresh supply of water
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Deep harbor to dock ships
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Easy to defend against attack
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jamestown was located as close to the Atlantic Ocean as the initial colonial leaders thought was safe, rather than as far inland as ships could go, in order to balance military security with the logistics of getting back and forth to England.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following does NOT describe the site chosen for the Jamestown settlement? It was inaccessible by ship.
Detailed explanation-3: -The winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown is referred to as the “starving time.” Disease, violence, drought, a meager harvest followed by a harsh winter, and poor drinking water left the majority of colonists dead that winter.
Detailed explanation-4: -1607 Jamestown Settlement Founded Led by Captain John Smith, early English settlers established a colony at Jamestown in 1607. The English chose Jamestown Island, 60 miles from the sea, because it could be defended against the Spanish, and its deep water allowed sailing ships near shore.