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The Southern Colonies

Question 4 • WV-US Studies

What were some causes of the Starving Time?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
There was not enough food.
B
Additional settlers arrived.
C
Virginia was going to become a royal colony.
D
The Powhatan withheld food from the colonists.

Explanation

The Starving Time at Jamestown was caused by severe food shortages, made worse when additional settlers arrived and increased demand for food. The Powhatan also withheld food from the colonists, limiting their supplies. Virginia becoming a royal colony was not a cause of the Starving Time.

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