The early settlers at Jamestown struggled greatly with the climate and environment, as the hot and cold extremes, major drought, and swamp water spreading disease made it difficult to raise crops or stay healthy. They also prioritized searching for gold and making a profit over cooperation with the Native Americans, leading to attacks between the two groups due to the Native Americans feeling threatened by the settlers.

1. Jamestown’s Struggles

2. Climate

3. Swamp Water Spread Disease

4. Not Prepared for hot and cold extremes

5. Major Drought made it difficult to raise crops

6. Health Issues

7. Insects spread disease

8. Hunger

9. Bad water spread disease

10. Priorities

11. Spent time searching for gold

12. Focused on trying to make a profit

13. Pressure from virginia company to make money and survive

14. Lack of Cooperation with the Native Americans

15. Native Americans felt threatened

16. Lack of trade between the two groups

17. Attacks between the Two groups