The document discusses the founding of the Jamestown colony, noting that the colonists chose to settle in Bay Marsh despite the charter instructing them to settle elsewhere. While Bay Marsh had poor water and mosquitoes, the colonists settled there anyway. The document provides links to videos and expert opinions on the pros and cons of settling in different locations like Bay Island, Bay Marsh, or deep in the forest.

1. Decision Points
Jamestown

2. The colonists actually
chose to settle in Bay
Marsh. The poor
water and mosquito
ridden swamp were
elements that almost
destroyed the colony
Colonists settle
in Bay Island
Colonists settle in
Bay Marsh.
Colonists settle
deep in the
forest.
Watch the videos to discover where the charter instructed the colonists to settle.
Next, click on the decision you feel the colonists made.
Now that you have
made your decision, click
on the octagon to see which
decision they actually
made.
Once the colonists
reached Virginia,
they needed to
consider carefully
where they should
settle.
Link to Bay Island Videos Link to Bay Marsh Videos Link to Deep Forest

3. Expert Opinions: Bay Island Pros and
Cons
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4. Expert Opinions: Bay Marsh Pros and
Cons
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5. Expert Opinions: Deep Forest Pros and
Cons
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