Question

question 6 of 10
what was the main reason sir edwin sandys wanted more women to come to jamestown as indentured servants?
a. women would make the standard of living higher.
b. women would provide a strong work force.
c. men would work harder if they had families.
d. more children would mean more workers.

Explanation:

Sir Edwin Sandys believed that if men had families (by having women come as indentured servants), men would be more motivated to work harder. This was a key consideration in his desire for more women in Jamestown.

Answer:

C. Men would work harder if they had families.