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John Smith was the leader of the Jamestown settlers. Smith was an English explorer who lived from 1580 to 1631.
John Smith, who did not let people eat unless they work, was the leader of Jamestown.
John Smith was the leader of the Jamestown settlers
John Smith
Actually it was John Smith who saved Jamestown by making the settlers work. If they didn't work, they didn't get any food. Later, John Rolfe planted tobacco and the economy flourished.
Captain John Smith. He was one of 105 settlers who sailed from England on Dec. 19 1606.
The Jamestown colony was led by John Smith.
One important event was when John Smith found Jamestown.
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He drew up tough, new rules. The most important rule was "He who works not, eats not."
Captain John Smith landed in Jamestown, Virginia.
Jamestown entered a period called the Starving time. Without Captain John Smith and Pocahontas to act as go-betweens the Indians refused to trade with the settlers.