It was not an easy beginning. It was the spring of 1607 at Chesapeake Bay, and the English colonists are trying to find a space to build their village. Some come for the land and most come to get rich. But the main question we ask is, Why did so many colonists die? The three main reasons I believe are, The problems with the natives, That they were not prepared to work to survive, and the environmental problems.
In my opinion, the bad relationship with the Indians was a big issue. According to document E, 2 colonists die from the Indians in May. Than at least 3 more die from the Indians in June. But, if you think that is bad, in August 1609, the Indians killed 60 more colonists from the 3rd supply of men. Than, in October, 50 more colonists
In my opinion, the bad relationship with the Indians was a big issue. According to document E, 2 colonists die from the Indians in May. Than at least 3 more die from the Indians in June. But, if you think that is bad, in August 1609, the Indians killed 60 more colonists from the 3rd supply of men. Than, in October, 50 more colonists