What is one way in which john smith aided the jamestown colony of virginia during its early years? a.) he established the house of burgesses so the colonists had a representative government. b.) he planted tobacco, which became the main cash crop of the colony. c.) he promoted the idea of social contract theory with the roanoke compact. d.) he promoted the idea of the social contract theory with the roanoke compact. he the colonists negotiate threats by the native powhatan tribe.