How did early settlers cope with challenges as they established the first 13 colonies?

The first settlers established their first colony in Jamestown. They went through a lot of problems such as the hostility of the Indians who were the original inhabitants, sicknesses, food scarcity and a poor economy.

They coped by ensuring they established a good relationship with the Indians. This helped the settlers to learn how to survive from the Indians through learning how to build shelter and grow food.