The initial Jamestown colonists focused primarily on
A) converting the local Indians to Christianity.
B) the search for gold.
C) developing peaceful relations with the Indians in the area.
D) the long-term success of the settlement.
E) building a family-centered community.

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The initial Jamestown colonists were primarily focused on finding gold in order to bring back a profit to England. This was the main motivation for the Virginia Company to finance the colony. They were not initially concerned with establishing a long-term settlement or building a community. Their obsession with finding gold led them to neglect more important tasks such as cultivating food and building adequate shelter, which resulted in a high mortality rate.

The Initial Jamestown Colonists Focused Primarily on