Which of the following facts about Jamestown's location caused hardship for its settlers?

A. It was on an island in the Chesapeake Bay.

B. It was inland near a swampy area of a river.

C. It was on the shore of Chesapeake Bay.

D. It was on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean

Jamestown's location caused hardship for its settlers because it was inland near a swampy area of river. In the early years, a few settlers died because of the lack of food. The settlers encountered a surprise attack from the natives. Some died because of the water containing arsenic. The answer would be letter B.