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To: ransomnote

No. The Jamestown Colony in Virginia had socialism when founded in 1607 and abandoned the system in 1611 after this system was a major contributor to “The Great Starving Time” during the winter of 1610. That winter led to the deaths of 2 out of every 3 colonists at Jamestown.


30 posted on 05/06/2026 4:57:18 PM PDT by Ozymandias Ghost
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To: Ozymandias Ghost

A “The Great Starving Time” is common in the early years of most colonies during the winter when nutrition becomes poor, lacking vitamins in the diet.


37 posted on 05/06/2026 6:02:07 PM PDT by jimfr
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