In the spring of 1607, 110 men were sent to Jamestown to establish a colony. At the end of the year there was “but fortie in all”. The question is where did all those colonists disappear or when there was a resupply in 1608 totaling 160 men only for 120 to remain. One cause was drought and lack of food supply. Another cause may have been disease and illness that spread through the waste filled water. Yet another cause may have been the tension with the Native American tribes nearby.
On their trip to Virginia they did not bring any farmers with them (Document C). Meaning they had no idea how much food they should grow and how to save it for the winter. But they also could not have done very good hunting for they were surrounded by native tribes
On their trip to Virginia they did not bring any farmers with them (Document C). Meaning they had no idea how much food they should grow and how to save it for the winter. But they also could not have done very good hunting for they were surrounded by native tribes