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When was Jamestown chartered?
1606
What were the initial struggles of Jamestown?
Poor planning, disease, hostile relations with Indigenous peoples, and poor leadership.
What is a joint-stock company?
A business organization where investors pool money to fund ventures, sharing risks and rewards.
What is an indentured servant?
A migrant who worked for a set period in exchange for passage to the colonies.
Who was John Smith?
He was a leader in Jamestown who traded with natives, established a government, and motivated colonists.