What factors led to the overwhelmingly high mortality rate among the early jamestown colonists?

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Chloe Obrien

4 May, 19:10

What factors led to the overwhelmingly high mortality rate among the early jamestown colonists?

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Tristin Sheppard · Answer 1

There are a few factors that prompted the high death rate of the Jamestown pilgrims however the accompanying rundown is a rearranged form:

1. Desires of discovering gold - The desires of discovering gold (and mining it) prompted individuals dismissing things, for example, gathering sustenance, setting up shield, and so forth.

2. Area - The area that the pioneers settled in at was extraordinary for guarding against maritime invasions however appalling for living conditions

3. Absence of impetus - The absence of motivation among the homesteaders to finish essential undertakings prompted the assignments not completing.