Why did colonists come to Jamestown originally? A. To search for gold B. To farm tobacco C. To promote religious tolerance D. To escape religious oppression

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Justice Haney

24 March, 03:53

Why did colonists come to Jamestown originally? A. To search for gold B. To farm tobacco C. To promote religious tolerance D. To escape religious oppression

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Jayleen Rodgers · Answer 1

Jayleen Rodgers 24 March, 07:04

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C would be the correct answer

Jaelyn Lamb · Answer 2

Actually, the answer would be A. To search for gold.

"The Virginia Company launched a joint-stock venture to establish a colony where they could search for gold in Virginia. Colonists searched for gold instead of farming or strengthening their settlement, and as a consequence, many settlers died due to illness, harsh weather conditions through the winter and starvation. The colony ended up bankrupting the Virginia and the crown took over management.