7. How did Virginia’s population numbers change in the last half of the 1600s? A) The population fell due to increased disease a
nd warfare with the Native Americans. B) The death rate fell, and the population increased more quickly. C) New settlers arrived at a steady rate and the population increased gradually. D) New settlers arrived and replaced those who died from the harsh life and disease, keeping the population fairly stable.
The correct answer is C) New settlers arrived at a steady rate and the population increased gradually.
Virginia's population started to grow at a somewhat steady rate after the initial establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607. Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World, saw a difficult first few years adjusting to the climate, interacting with Native Americans, and being exposed to new diseases. After developing a sustainable society where cash crops could be grown, the colony of Virginia began to grow and become a suitable place for citizens to live.
