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Sickness
Death
The New World
This young man contracted small pox and died. Over 50% of the colonists died in agony.
Starvation
Colonists arrived too late in the year to plant crops. Many colonists died from starvation or diseases dealing with the lack of food.
Indian Attacks
'They came out of nowhere. All of a sudden, the blasted Indians began shooting. A little while later I was holding my dead wife in my arms.' ~John Best- Plymouth Settler
Cramped Quarters
Cramped quarters with no privacy along with 'catching' diseases being spread on board killed colonists before they reached the New World.
Do You Want to Live Today or Die Tomorrow?
Many colonists were murdered by merciless Indians and they were scalped.
Cold Weather
Limited shelter and sufficient food and clothing supply with cold winds added to the distress of the colonists.
