Which statement is true of the British colony of Jamestown? It was founded as a debtor's colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt. It consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language. It suffered severe losses due to disease and warfare with the Spanish. It was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco.

Question

History

Guest

31 May, 17:59

Which statement is true of the British colony of Jamestown? It was founded as a debtor's colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt. It consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language. It suffered severe losses due to disease and warfare with the Spanish. It was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco.

+5

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Lilia Cooley · Answer 1

It consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language.

Wally · Answer 2

It consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language.

Explanation:

The location on the island of Jamestown was chosen mainly because it offered a favorable strategic defensive position against the other European forces. Another reason was because it was not inhabited by local Indians, and the British were not interested in spreading their religion and language. However, settlers soon discovered that the safe and secluded place was plagued by mosquitoes, and that river water unfit to drink, in addition to offering limited opportunities for hunting and little space for agriculture.