Question

what is the significance of the starving time? check all the boxes that apply
relations with the powhatan improved.
nearly all the colonists died.
people were forced to eat things they normally would not.
done

Explanation:

• "Relations with the Powhatan improved": During the Starving Time, relations with the Powhatan actually worsened, so this is incorrect.
• "Nearly all the colonists died": The Starving Time (winter of 1609 - 1610 in Jamestown) saw a massive death toll, with many colonists perishing due to starvation and related issues, so this is correct.
• "People were forced to eat things they normally would not": Due to extreme hunger, colonists resorted to eating animals, leather, and even human remains in some cases, so this is correct.

Answer:

• Nearly all the colonists died.
• People were forced to eat things they normally would not.