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How do colonist get their food?

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Depending upon the colonists in question (i.e. the British subjects that colonized America) the indigenous tribesmen aided them in the cultivation of maze or corn in addition to hunting game and foraging for wild berries and such. Secondly, some shipments of food and supplies were sent from England but often too late. (Jamestown)

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How does colonist get their food?
They grew it and traded food and services for it.
What was the most important food of the colonists?
Corn
How did the colonist cook food?
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