Early Jamestown Settlement

Modern day America has come a long way from its beginning years. Not only has the language improved and has grown greatly over the years, but so has the country’s culture and most importantly its population. A lot has improved over the years, and although there are still traces of fear of uncertainty amongst the world, many things have changed over time. America no longer fears attacks from the Native Americans, most diseases now have easily accessible cures, and the majority of America no longer has to live struggling with starvation. However, it is important to note the significant events that lead to the development of the modern day United States of America. Early settlers helped pave the way for several colonies to call America their …show more content…
The Jamestown settlement is essential for many reasons, some of which being mentioned by "History of Jamestown." as "the government, language, customs, beliefs and aspirations." "History of Jamestown." History Is Fun. Not only is this settlement important for the potential that it brought to this new world, but also because of the fact that it is the first starting colony in America. According to "History of Jamestown." "The founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony…sparked a series of cultural encounters that helped shape the nation and the world." "History of Jamestown." History Is Fun. Jamestown began from an idea, which a team in London had, of expansion within this new …show more content…
"Jamestown Colony | English Colony, North America" discussed about the plans they had when they originally set out for America "The Company’s plan was to reward investors by locating gold and silver deposits and by finding a river route to the Pacific Ocean for trade with the Orient." "Jamestown Colony | English Colony, North America." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. It was a frightening period for many reasons for these new settlers. They had to face famine, cold weather and often times there was terrible fear and uncertainty of the native Indian tribes attacking the settlers. "Jamestown Colony | English Colony, North America" mentioned that “at times the Indians showed generosity in providing gifts of food to the colony. On other occasions, encounters between the colonists and the tribes turned violent, and the Native Americans occasionally killed colonists who strayed alone outside the fort." "Jamestown Colony | English Colony, North America." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Many lives were sacrificed during this expedition and "Jamestown Colony." explained that "The settlers left behind suffered greatly from hunger and illness, as well as the constant threat of attack by members of local Algonquian tribes." "Jamestown Colony." History.com. Not only were they in fear of not surviving a night due to those constant