Jamestown and Plymouth colonies both had their own reasons for settling in the new world. They had different ways of living which led to different successions within their colonies. While both Jamestown and Plymouth colonies thrived for a better way of life, the comparison and contrasts between their beliefs on government and politics, economy and trade, and Indian relations widely vary.
Secondly, while both Jamestown and Plymouth colonies thrived for a better way of life, the comparison and contrasts between their economy and trade varied greatly. For example, Jamestown struggled greatly, and many died of starvation the first year in the new colony, were as, Plymouth came into a new world more equipped with knowledge from lessons learned …show more content…
As the second year approached for Jamestown Colony the economy in trading for food became a fairer trade, due to the colony receiving more of the harvest of corn, squash, and other veggies, as well as fish and other meats that had been hunted. The Jamestown Colony would later enrich their economy with the harvest of tobacco and the profit it reaped in for them. The Plymouth Colony had a greater economy with the profits of the sales of beaver fur, timber and building ships. The colony built farms around each home and farmed their own harvest and raised their own cattle, hogs, and sheep. Plymouth was also …show more content…
While Jamestown and the Indians started off well, their relationship dwindled away due to the need for wealth which led to violent wars and burnings of crops and villages. They were burning their only sources of food, and raiding the Indians taking all that they had. This differed from Plymouth colony, because they were focused on togetherness and how they could benefit each other. That makes this colony so successful. They were teaching each other how to fish and hunt beaver, and even ate the first Thanksgiving dinner together. However, Jamestown and Plymouth both started off with a good relationship between themselves and the Indians, it eventually turned bloody and violent. Despite the wars, Plymouth colony was a much more stable and functional colony due to its rules and regulations which is something that Jamestown
Secondly, while both Jamestown and Plymouth colonies thrived for a better way of life, the comparison and contrasts between their economy and trade varied greatly. For example, Jamestown struggled greatly, and many died of starvation the first year in the new colony, were as, Plymouth came into a new world more equipped with knowledge from lessons learned …show more content…
As the second year approached for Jamestown Colony the economy in trading for food became a fairer trade, due to the colony receiving more of the harvest of corn, squash, and other veggies, as well as fish and other meats that had been hunted. The Jamestown Colony would later enrich their economy with the harvest of tobacco and the profit it reaped in for them. The Plymouth Colony had a greater economy with the profits of the sales of beaver fur, timber and building ships. The colony built farms around each home and farmed their own harvest and raised their own cattle, hogs, and sheep. Plymouth was also …show more content…
While Jamestown and the Indians started off well, their relationship dwindled away due to the need for wealth which led to violent wars and burnings of crops and villages. They were burning their only sources of food, and raiding the Indians taking all that they had. This differed from Plymouth colony, because they were focused on togetherness and how they could benefit each other. That makes this colony so successful. They were teaching each other how to fish and hunt beaver, and even ate the first Thanksgiving dinner together. However, Jamestown and Plymouth both started off with a good relationship between themselves and the Indians, it eventually turned bloody and violent. Despite the wars, Plymouth colony was a much more stable and functional colony due to its rules and regulations which is something that Jamestown