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Jamestown settlers Pros and cons

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pros- First, it was on a small peninsula surrounded by deep but marshy waters, making it difficult to attack by either foot or boat. It was also far inland from the ocean, and would stay under the radar from raiding Spanish or French ships. So, it was very defensible. cons-

Jamestown was poorly chosen. The location was in a low swampy area. Mosquitoes carried diseases and many of the settlers got sick. Several times Jamestown was in danger of failing.

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