Many of the original Jamestown colonists died from hunger due to a combination of factors, including a lack of food supplies, poor planning, and a focus on searching for gold instead of farming. The settlers arrived unprepared for the harsh conditions and did not establish adequate agricultural practices or trade relationships with local Indigenous peoples. Additionally, the harsh winter of 1609-1610, known as the "Starving Time," exacerbated their food shortages, leading to widespread starvation and death.
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