Question

question 15
2 pts
what was the main reason that jamestown was founded?
○ to bring honor and glory to the king
○ to gain wealth
○ as a base for access to the chesapeake bay
○ to gain land for agriculture

Explanation:

The Virginia Company of London founded Jamestown with the primary goal of finding gold, silver, and other valuable resources to gain wealth. While other factors like access to the bay or land for agriculture had some role, the main motivation was economic gain (wealth). Bringing honor to the king was a secondary or less direct reason.

Answer:

B. to gain wealth