Within fifteen years of its settlement, the colony at Jamestown lost ____ percent of its population:

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Within fifteen years of settlement, the colony at Jamestown lost approximately 80% of its population due to starvation, disease, and conflict with Native Americans. This period is known as the "Starving Time" and was a challenging time for the Virginia Colony. Therefore, Option (A) is the correct answer.

Within Fifteen Years of Its Settlement, the Colony at Jamestown