Early Jamestown Chapter 2 Summary

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In 1607, the English established colony, named after King James I.
The colonists were told to immediately start mining for gold. As a consequence, the colonists spent little time farming. Food supplies dwindled and the harsh winter overwhelmed the colonists, as well. After the first year, only 38 of the original 144 had survived.

The original intent for the settlement Jamestown was to mine gold, to repeat what the Spaniards had found in Central and South America.They would later find that the americas held no gold but brought other opportunities seek financial gain.But the harsh winter and the drought of the summer would lead to the Starving Time which would cause numerous disputes. Some would include crime,violence, and eventually cannibalism. …show more content…
Being at work, in hewing down Trees, and setting Corn, an alarum caused us with all speed to take our arms, each expecting a new assault of the Savages: but understanding it a Boat under sail, our doubts were presently satisfied with the happy sight of Master Nelson, his many perils of extreme storms and tempests, his ship well as his company could testify, his care in sparing our provision was well: but the providence thereof, as also of our stones, Hatchets and other tools (only ours excepted) which of all the rest was most necessary: which might force us to think either a seditious traitor to our action, or a most unconscionable deceiver of our treasures.”
– John Smith, "A True Relation of Occurrences and Accidents in Virginia" (1608) But later that year Smith would be forced to return to England because of an accidental gunpowder accident.some believe that this so called accident was an attempt to get rid of John Smith. Well it did work but with Smith gone the already poor relations with the Powhatan dropped to an all time low. This would mean with the food shortages because of a drought the native americans would do no trade with the settlers. The harsh winter to come would create a horrible time know as the Starving times.

Hunger was but one of the problems that was plaguing Jamestown, disease and crime would run ramped through the settlement. Some went to extreme
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