What problems were present in the Jamestown colony?

The colonists arrived at Jamestown on May 13, 1607. At that time, historians estimate that over 14,000 Powhatan Indians lived in Virginia. One of the most apparent problems facing the colonists was communicating with the existing inhabitants. read more

The first settlers of Jamestown endured the problems of hostile Indians, starvation, and poor leadership and government. Jamestown was the second English Colony in the New World (Roanoke being the first) and the Indians attacked the settlers within 3 days of arrival in May of 1607. read more

Some of the problems the settlers at the Jamestown Colony was the the location of the colony itself, established in a swamp that was the perfect breeding ground for insects carrying deadly infectious diseases. read more

Part of the reason the colonists were starving was because they were unable to venture outside their fort to seek food because of the threat of Indian attack. But modern scientists have discovered that the main reason for their lack of food is that they were undergoing a severe drought. read more