Question

the settlers who stayed suffered from starvation and illness contracted from mosquitoes and drinking the swampy water. they were also under threat of attack from local algonquian tribes, led by chief powhatan, who were determined to defend their land. after being kidnapped and released by the powhatans, john smith took leadership of the colony. smith instituted new norms, stating, \he who shall not work, shall not eat.\ by 1608, a relatively peaceful trade relationship had been established between the colonists and the powhatan tribe. this trade sustained jamestown in its early years until a bitter winter in late 1609 and early 1610 known as the \starving time\ hit. in the aftermath, most colonists were prepared to abandon jamestown and return to england. before any colonists could leave, 150 new settlers arrived with supplies. on this ship was a new governor named lord de la warr who offered a new set of rules for interaction with native americans. according to de la warr, native americans had two options: leave the area or be killed. which of the following best describes life in jamestown between 1606 and 1610? choose one option a peaceful and prosperous b compassionate and caring c organized and efficient d harsh and trying

Explanation:

The text mentions settlers suffered from starvation, illness, threat of attack. There was the "Starving Time" and a harsh approach (Native Americans had to leave or be killed). These show difficult and tough conditions.

Answer:

D. Harsh and trying