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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.
What were the causes and effects of the Jamestown colonists focusing on gold?
Cause: Expectation of instant riches. Effect: Starvation and conflict due to neglecting agriculture.
Who was John Smith?
He was a leader in Jamestown who traded with natives, established a government, and motivated colonists.