What was the main reason why sir Edwin Sandy's wanted more women to come to Jamestown as indentured servants?

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Sir Edwin Sandys wanted more women to come to Jamestown as indentured servants to help balance the gender ratio in the colony, as there were far more men than women. This was seen as important for social stability and to encourage family formation and growth in the colony.

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