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Because he forced the pilgrims to work for food, shelter, and without him they would not have survived.
Captain John Smith assisted at Jamestown. He never had direct contact with the Pilgrims at Plymouth. He was originally a candidate for military adviser to the Separatists journeying to America on the Mayflower, but they were put off by his strong personality and worldly ways; they were afraid he would dominate decision making in the new colony and bring non-religious practices with him. They instead hired Captain Myles Standish to protect, defend, and guide the Pilgrims. Standish did an outstanding, courageous job and was head military adviser for over 20 years. Note: Later John Smith groused that the Pilgrims should have used his maps or hired him, because then they would have moved to Boston harbor right away where there was deep water for the landing of many large vessels and three nearby rivers to facilitate trade and commerce.
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How tall was captain John Smith?
Captain John Smith was around 5'4
Is it captain john and mrs Susan smith or captain and mrs john and Susan smith?
Captain Edward.J.Smith
What did Captain John Smith do while on the Titanic?
John Smith was not on the Titanic. The ship's captain was Edward Smith. Not even related to John Smith.
Was captain Edward John Smith of the titanic and Captain John Smith related?
yes they were he was the uncle of edward J Smith no not true edward john smith was like 200 years after john smith
Who were the leaders of Jamestown?
The leaders of Jamestown Virgina were Captain John smith and Christopher Newport
What was the captain of the Titanics name?
The Captain of Titanic was Edward John Smith.
Who was the leader of the colony Jamestown?
caption john smith
Was captain smith the captain of titanic?
Edward John Smith was the captain of Titanic (as opposed to Captain John Smith, the early explorer, who was not).
How tall was captain John Smith?
Captain John Smith was around 5'4
Is it captain john and mrs Susan smith or captain and mrs john and Susan smith?
Captain Edward.J.Smith
What is the name of the titanic captain?
The name of the captain of Titanic was Edward John Smith.
What did Captain John Smith do while on the Titanic?
John Smith was not on the Titanic. The ship's captain was Edward Smith. Not even related to John Smith.
Who was the Portuguese captain?
captain edward smith
Who was captain edward j smith?
Captain Edward John Smith was the captain of Titanic.
Was captain Edward John Smith of the titanic and Captain John Smith related?
yes they were he was the uncle of edward J Smith no not true edward john smith was like 200 years after john smith
Who were the leaders of Jamestown?
The leaders of Jamestown Virgina were Captain John smith and Christopher Newport
Where did captain john smith settle?
Captain John Smith landed in Jamestown, Virginia.
