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What spurred Captain John Smith into making an expedition up the chickahominy river?
To Find Food For The Colony..
What did John Smith do before he became captain John Smith?
His first job was being a page for a gentleman. From there he got his hate for gentlemen and joined the British Army for unknown reasons. From there he was named Lieutenant and worked up to Captain and went to help the Jamestown Colony.
Did Captain John Smith reach his destination and why?
No he reached America instead. If it is a riddle, then yes, because wherever you end up is your destination.
What charge was brought against john smith when he returned to Jamestown?
John Smith was originally charged with mutiny during the voyage. The captain had actually planned to execute him upon their arrival. However, John Smith ended up being assigned some of the leadership roles, and his life was spared.
Where did captain John Smith grow up?
He was born and raised in Wiloughby, Lincolnshire, England; and lived there until he was 16 when he became a sailor on a merchant trade ship.
Who did captain john smith marry?
John Smith never got married
Can you think of a primary document that included a story in which may have created a falsehood just to build up his reputation in history?
Captain John Smith claiming Pocahontas loved him and saved him from execution
Which of the primary source excerps that you read in the study is an example being innaccurate because the author wanted to build up his or her image?
Captain John Smith's version of the Pocahontas story (apex)
How did Captain John Smith get his job on the titanic?
Captain Smith was a favorite of the White Star Line. He was the highest paid captain on the seas and he had the most luxurious stateroom afloat. He worked his way up and was the 'Gentleman's Captain'; and everybody wanted to sit at his table. He was such a favorite that he was on the maiden voyages for the Adriatic, the Majestic, the Baltic, the Olympic, and Titanic. And he knew New York Harbor well. He had been to New York on Olympic alone at least nine times.
What did Captain John Smith want to be when he grew up?
He at first wanted to be a stall cleaner for the horsemen. But after he saw how the riders, treated their horses. He couldn't take it anymore, so he wanted to become filthy rich. That's when he decided to become a sailor or captain of a ship.
Was captain john smiths trip to Virginia successful?
Yes. John Smith accomplished the goal of setting up an economically prosperous colony (Jamestown). It became prosperous, however, at the expense of the local Native Americans, who were driven from their land, and African slaves brought to work the tobacco plantations. By leading the first successful English settlement in North America, Smith also paved the way for future settlers.
How did john smith get saved by Pocahontas?
I read that John Smith was adopted by Powhatan. Then he and Pocahontas became friends.
