The 17th century was an time of concern and adventure

The 17th century was an time of concern and adventure, and the women in 17th century America who made the journey had to be buoyant, hard-working, and incredibly brave in order to survive. Some colonies, like Jamestown, were initially founded by men, which meant that Jamestown couldn’t expand as a colony until women arrived. Some women even began their lives in Colonial America as indentured servants, meaning they were provided free passage to the colonies in exchange for several years of work in the fields or elsewhere. Land was easily accessible in Colonial America. This is the end of my essay