Based on the reading from "the general history of virginia."
what were the problems experienced by settlers in the beginning of the general history of virginia? explain your answer and
identify the cause of their problems.
a. the natives were hostile to the newcomers.
b. there had been several accidents aboard the ship.
c. the settlers were unable to plant food because the soil was poor.
d. there was insufficient food and housing for the settlers.

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .