In the winter of 1609 - 1610, the James Towne settlers experienced "Starving Time" as a result of arriving too late to plant crops.
It was a period of disease, violence, drought, a meager harvest followed by a harsh winter and poor drinking water left the majority of colonists dead that winter.
The Jamestown Colony experienced a hunger crisis known as "The Starving Time." At the start of the winter, Jamestown had about 500 residents but by the time spring came, only 61 people were still alive.
Hence, during the winter of 1609 - 1610, the James Towne settlers experienced "Starving Time" as a result of arriving too late to plant crops.
Read more about Starving Time
brainly.com/question/27967820
#SPJ1
