Which of the following was NOT one of the benefits of the location of the Jamestown colony?
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the area was easily defendable because only a thin strip of land connected it to the mainland
the area was rich in mineral deposits such as iron ore and silver
the area was surrounded by water was deep enough to dock ships for trade
the area was uninhabited by native Americans
the area was rich in mineral deposits such as iron ore and silver
The benefit that was NOT associated with the location of the Jamestown colony was that the area was uninhabited by Native Americans.
To determine which of the following was NOT one of the benefits of the location of the Jamestown colony, we need to evaluate each option and eliminate the one that does not fit.
1. "The area was easily defendable because only a thin strip of land connected it to the mainland" - This is a benefit of the location because it provided a natural defense against potential attacks.
2. "The area was rich in mineral deposits such as iron ore and silver" - This is a benefit of the location because it provided access to valuable resources that could be exploited for economic gain.
3. "The area was surrounded by water that was deep enough to dock ships for trade" - This is a benefit of the location because it allowed for easy access to water transportation and facilitated trade.
4. "The area was uninhabited by Native Americans" - This option stands out as it does not seem to be a benefit. While it may have initially provided a sense of security to the English colonists, it is not necessarily a supportive factor for the success of the colony in the long run.
Therefore, the option that was NOT one of the benefits of the location of the Jamestown colony is that "the area was uninhabited by Native Americans."