The settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony differed from that of the Jamestown in several aspects, allowing it to become a more successful enterprise. For example, the settlement of Jamestown was greatly hindered by its location next to a swamp and garbage filled rivers, which allowed for the spread of malaria, dysentery, and typhoid fever. These diseases along with the lack of food in Jamestown, resulted in the death of about half of the original population within the first year (p58). However, the Massachusetts Bay Colony had a much healthier climate and environment that benefited them. Another difference that enabled the Massachusetts Bay Colony to be more successful than Jamestown was the settlers themselves and the type of family life that they had.…