In what way was captain john smith instrumental in the survival of the jamestown colony? 1 he insisted that all colonists work on producing food if they were to eat. 2 he planned the goods the colonists should take so they'd survive after landing. 3 he cemented an alliance with powhatan by bonding with his daughter, pocahantas. 4 he secured trade with the indians so that they had enough food to survive harsh winters.

  1. He insisted that all colonists work on producing food if they were to eat.

Explanation:

  He was an English soldier, explorer, and Admiral of New England. He played an important role in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America, Jamestown Colony. He was also the first explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area.

  At 1607, when Jamestown was first established John Smith trained the first settlers to farm and work. He said, " He that will not work, shall not eat".

  I hope this answer helps you.

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