The Early Jamestown: Why Did So Many Colonists Die?

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With there being not that many workers there would only be Captain John Smith was the leader for them to work. He inspired some of the colonists to work for the colony to survive. Then after a while Captain Smith was sent back to England. The Early Jamestown: Why Did So Many Colonists Die? Document it states, “Captain John Smith who provided much needed leadership was sent back to England” with Captain John Smith not being able to lead them, and work hard for their food so they could have enough food to survive the harsh Winter. Starving Time came upon them. When they first arrived they had many occupations brought with them. Many being a lot of help. But they were missing one. This one occupation didn’t have anyone working there. It was the

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