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They didn't store enough provisions to last beyond their voyage which took longer than expected and when they arrived most of them were already sick and dying.

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Q: Why did colonists die in early Jamestown?
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When was Jamestown made?

Jamestown was made in the early 1700's when the British colonists came to what is now Virginia.


Did half of the colonists that came to Jamestown die?

Actually All of them died, eventually!


What mistake did colonists make in Jamestown that caused them to die?

cuz they were assh oles


How did Jamestown colonists adapt to their environment?

How did Jamestown colonists adapt to their environment?


Why did two thirds of Jamestown's colonists die by the time the first winter arived?

because jamestown was surronded by disease-carrying mosquitos


How would you describe early life in Jamestown?

hard because the colonists didn't have that much food or shelter


Majority of Jamestown's colonists did not like to work as they were?

Most of Jamestown's early colonists were wealthy gentlemen who were more accustomed to a life of leisure than manual labor. They were unprepared for the physical challenges and hard work required to establish a successful colony in the New World. This contributed to high mortality rates and early struggles in Jamestown's history.


Why did so many colonists in Jamestown die?

So many colonists died in Jamestown due to diseases and conflicts with natives in the area. This was a harsh environment which had very few of the comforts and conveniences associated with their homeland.


Who were the colonists of Jamestown?

the colonists came from England


What hardship did the Jamestown colonists face?

many jamestown colonists became sick from malaria and from the drinking water


Why did so many colonists and Native Americans die at Jamestown?

Because of disease carrying mosquitoes and hunger and starvation


Why did two-thirds of Jamestown's colonists die by the time the first winter arrived?

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