Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

A: It was founded as a debtor’s colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt.

Explanation:

IDK, I know it isn't D though.

Answer 2

It was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco.

Jamestown survived despite a rough start with starvation. The introduction of tobacco by John Rolfe to Jamestown helped the colony to become a success creating a cash crop for the European market. This colony would be the first of many to make money for the British Empire.