What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years?
They faced fierce trading competition from the French and Dutch.
They chose an unsecure location, making it easy for the Spanish to find them.
They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive.
All of the crops they grew had to be shipped back to King James in England.
which is right?
The most accurate statement regarding a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years is:
They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive.
Many of the original Jamestown settlers were gentlemen and craftsmen who lacked the farming and hunting skills necessary for survival. This, combined with drought, disease, and sometimes hostile relations with the Native Americans, led to severe difficulties for the colony, including the period known as the "Starving Time" during the winter of 1609-1610. The location they initially chose was also marshy, leading to disease and poor sanitation. The other options listed were not primary challenges during the very first few years of the Jamestown settlement.