Multiple choice

Plymouth was colonized by the pilgrims escaping religious persecution. Why was Jamestown?

  1. Native American help

  2. Religious persecution too

  3. Place for prisoners to live far away from England.

  4. Economic Profit (GOLD)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jamestown was established by the Virginia Company primarily as a commercial venture to seek profit and resources like gold.

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