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Well, she didn't. She helped JOHN Smith. And her name was not actually Pocahontas- that was a nickname that means "little playful one". Her actual name was Matoaca. As far as her motive, there is a lot of discussion about that. At the time of the event, she was still a young girl, not in her teens, so romance is probably not the answer. There is a belief that Cpt. Smith was not in danger, but was undergoing a ritual adoption ceremony, and she played her assigned role in the ritual. But it does make for good discussion. What do YOU think? PS- do some reading about her, and ignore the Disney cartoon. That is more of a fairy tale than a true story.
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How did Pocahontas help save Jamestown?
She told her dad(the tribe leader) not to kill John Smith. Also some say Pocahontas and John Smith went into a relationship.
How did john smith meet Pocahontas?
He was in James town with her being there and she was friends with his son
Who saved John Smith's life?
Pocahontas
What did Pocahontas do with John Smith?
John Smith didn't do anything to Pocahontas. He married a girl named Callamatta.
What actors and actresses appeared in Pocahontas and John Smith - 1924?
The cast of Pocahontas and John Smith - 1924 includes: Monte Brice Lola Todd as Pocahontas
What did Pocahontas do when they where going to kill John Smith?
When her tribe was about to club John Smith to death, Pocahontas held Smith's head in her arms and begged her father to spare his life. Because Pocahontas was Powhatan's favorite daughter, he spared Smith's life.
How did Pocahontas rescued john smith?
Pocahontas saved John Smith's by putting her head on hid head when he was about to be exacuted
What did Pocahontas father do?
He tried to kill john smith but Pocahontas saved him
Why did Pocahontas's father almost kill john smith?
Pocahontas's dad Powhatan wanted to kill Pocahontas, because John Smith kept on bring other people from England to America and invaded their land. Pocahontas put her head on John Smith so Powhatan did not kill them both John Smith and Pocahontas: the beautiful, the most favorite, princess, etc.
How did john smith get saved by Pocahontas?
I read that John Smith was adopted by Powhatan. Then he and Pocahontas became friends.
Who was saved by Pocahontas?
The colonists were saved by Pocahontas also john smith was saved.
What was John Smith to Pocahontas?
A friend
