Question

How and why did the English create their colony at Jamestown?

Answer 1

the virginia company was in search of economic opportunity and they expected to profit from mineral wealth such as gold and iron ore, timber and wood products and other natural resources.

Answer 2

Jamestown was intended to become the core of a long-term settlement effort, creating new wealth for the London investors and recreating English society in North America. The colonists arrived at Jamestown after a 4-month journey from London.