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In History / High School | 2025-07-03

9. This person decreed that 'He that will not work will not eat' in the Jamestown colony?
A. John Rolfe
B. John Winthrop
C. Juan Ponce De Leon
D. John Smith

Asked by paola25297

Answer (2)

The phrase "He that will not work will not eat" is attributed to John Smith, who led the Jamestown colony. Smith's decree aimed to motivate settlers to contribute to their survival. His leadership helped establish one of the first permanent English settlements in America. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The phrase 'He that will not work will not eat' is attributed to John Smith, a key leader in the Jamestown colony established in 1607. He implemented this decree to encourage settlers to work for their survival during a time of hardship. His rules promoted cooperation and were significant for the colony's success.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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