Title: Was the land in colonial Virginia good or bad, and why? - eNotes.com
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Content: Also, while there are no gold deposits in Virginia like the colonists had hoped to discover, there were other raw materials that they took advantage of. Large iron deposits existed in the hills northwest of Jamestown, which were used to establish ironworks early on. Salt and saltpeter were also found nearby and helped to enrich the colony throughout its history. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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The land in colonial Virginia was overall considered good for farming. Farming was essential to colonial Virginia. Soil called Pamunkey soil was plentiful in Virginia. This soil was rich and excellent for growing crops. The Native Americans had plentiful crop growth. The settlers at Jamestown also discovered this rich and fertile soil when they arrived. It was ideal for growing crops, which helped the Jamestown settlement to flourish.