Question

According to Smith, what did President Edward Maria Wingfield, the first leader of the Jamestown colony, do with the food supply for the settlers?

a) Hoard most of the supplies for his personal use.
b) Distribute all supplies equally to the colonists.
c) Offer the supplies to the native population as gifts.
d) Return the supplies to England because they had spoiled.

Answer 1

According to Smith, what did President Edward Maria Wingfield, the first leader of the Jamestown colony, do with the food supply for the settlers? Hoard most of the supplies for his personal use ... How many colonists died in the summer of 1607? 50 ... They were given ample provisions by the local native population.