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What was his mission on the expedition?

  • To Map the Ocean

  • To Establish Trade Relationship

  • To Look For Gold

  • To Overthrow Local Chiefs

Answer

The mission of Captain John Smith was to establish a trade relationship between Jamestown and the native tribes in Virginia. He arrived in Jamestown in May 1607 with 104 other settlers, and the first year was difficult. The settlers were not prepared for the harsh conditions of the New World, and they were often ill and hungry.
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