Question

Why was the Virginia Company interested in setting up the colony of

Jamestown?
A. To set up a new independent nation
B. To make money for the company
C. To teach a new religion to the natives
D. To give jobs to its explorers

Answer 1

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

The Virginia Company was interested in setting up the colony of Jamestown because Jamestown had large reserves of natural resources like gold and iron ore, timber and wood products.

The Virginia Company wants to take advantage of all these readily available resources for making money and promote economic opportunity.

Option B is correct