Question

Based on your reading and this map, why did colonists choose this location for Jamestown?



A.
The location was surrounded by water that could be used for crops.

B.
The location allowed water travel in several different directions.

C.
The location was on the water but sheltered from larger bodies of water.

D.
The location was the most convenient one for ships coming from England.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

The Virginia Company's instructions indicated the colonists were to locate upriver “100 miles”, on a river with a northwest orientation so the colonists could search for a Northwest Passage

Answer 2

I think maybe A. Location was surrounded by water that could be used for crops.