USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From its beginning, the colony struggled to maintain a food supply. Trade relations with the Virginia Indian tribes were strained because a severe seven-year drought stressed food supplies for everyone in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -While Native Americans and English settlers in the New England territories first attempted a mutual relationship based on trade and a shared dedication to spirituality, soon disease and other conflicts led to a deteriorated relationship and, eventually, the First Indian War.

Detailed explanation-4: -Settlers didn’t get along with their neighbors because they were taking over their land. Why did Jamestown nearly fail? It nearly failed because the people were too busy growing tobacco instead of corn, and didn’t have time to do anything else.

Detailed explanation-5: -What were some problems that the colonists in Jamestown faced? Hostile Indians, starvation, poor leadership, lack of government, cannibalism, lack of skills among colonists.