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Why did John Smith fire off the two cannons he gave Rawhunt as a present for Powhatan?
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∙ 12y ago
He set them off to impress the Native Americans.
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The Indian chief who helped Smith?
Powhatan
Who is John Smith?
he was an English explorer who wen to Virginia and found the Powhatan indians
Who is Will Smith married to?
Sheree Zampino (1992-1995) Jada Pinkett Smith (1997-present)
Why is Smith such a popular last name?
There are many famous people with the last name "Smith" including (but not limited to): * Adam Smith: a pioneer of political economics from the 1700s * Will Smith: an actor and musician from the 1990s and present * Gordon Smith: Senator of Oregon (as of April 2008) * Lamar Smith: Congressman of Texas * Patti Smith: musician * Elliott Smith: musician * Chris Smith: New Jersey Congressman * Paul Smith: British designer
What were some of Pocahontas's personality?
Pocahontas was known for saving John Smith's life. And being the chiefs daughter. The chiefs name was Powhatan. She saved John Smith's life by asking her dad not to kill him. Note: Her real name was Matoaca- Pocahontas was a nickname. Despite the Disney cartoon, she was 9 years old when she met Cpt. Smith, and was not in love with him. She did marry another Englishman, John Rolfe, when she was older, and became Lady Rebecca Rolfe.
Why did Smith fire off the two cannons he gave Rawhunt as a present for Powhatan?
why did Smith fire off the two cannons he gave Rawhunt as a present for Powhatan
Powhatan lectured John Smith about in a speech he addressed to John Smith?
Powhatan lectured John Smith about _________ in a speech he addressed to John Smith.
Who warned captain smith of Powhatan's secret plan to attack Jamestown?
When Captain Smith arrived in Jamestown he befriended Pocahontas, a Powhatan woman. When the Powhatan's planned to attack Jamestown, Pocahontas warned Captain Smith.
According to smith why did chief Powhatan decide to spare smith's life?
Chief Powhatan decided to spare Smith's life after Smith's own account of the events earned him respect and admiration in Powhatan's eyes. Smith's stories of the powerful English king and threats of retaliation if he were harmed likely played a role in Powhatan's decision to let him live. Additionally, Powhatan may have seen potential benefits in maintaining a positive relationship with the English for trade and mutual protection.
Who did the Powhatan trade with?
They traded with JOHN SMITH
Who did Powhatan trade with?
They traded with JOHN SMITH
Who traded with the Powhatan?
They traded with JOHN SMITH
The Indian chief who helped Smith?
Powhatan
Why did the powhatan want to kill john smith?
Pocahontas risked her life for Smith But that is just a story that john Smith told: On his way to one village, Smith said that he was captured by Powhatan Indian scouts. Their chief, also called Powhatan, thought that Smith must die. Smith described that Powhatan's men held his head against a rock. Smith saw them raise their weapons. Suddenly, the cheif's daughter, Pocahontas, rushed forward. She "got [my] head in her arms," Smith declared, "and laid her own upon [mine] to save [me] from death."
What did Powhatan lecture John Smith about in a speech he addressed to John Smith?
Peace
What did Powhatan lecture to John Smith in a speech he addressed to John Smith?
Peace
Why did Powhatan adopt John Smith?
because of john smith's braveness and boldness
