Question

What problem did the colony of Jamestown have because of its location near

a swamp (ground that was always wet)?

Answer 1

Poor health (as a cause of mosquitos)

Step-by-step explanation:

Jamestown was founded in 1607. It was the first colony to be settled by the English people. The problem was the location near a swamp with a lot of humidity, bacteria, and mosquitos. The water in the river was not as fresh and sometimes it had salty water. In the winter of 1609, people from Jamestown suffered from scarcity and diseases such as scurvy, dysentery, and typhoid. Many people died. Lots of these diseases were passed through disease-carrying mosquitos.