Many people died in the disaster of early Jamestown. In the spring of 1607, three ships carrying over 100 sailed to the mouth of Chesapeake Bay and worked their way up the James River. They created the first ever permanent colony in the New World. They came in hopes of possible riches, converting indians to be taught the ways of Jesus Christ. and even a possible hidden trade route to China.But their journey to the New World ended in disasters. The result of so many deaths are Unpreparedness, drought, and their relationship with the indians First, the reasons so many people died was because of their unpreparedness in coming to Jamestown. It is stated in document C, “Gentlemen: 47 …. Note: a gentleman was a person of wealth who was
