How did people feel when Pocahontas died?

Answer 1

When Pocahontas died in 1617, there were likely mixed emotions among different groups of people. For the Powhatan people, her death may have been seen as a significant loss, as she had acted as a bridge between their culture and the English settlers. For the English, her death may have been seen as a loss of a valuable ally and mediator. Overall, the feelings surrounding Pocahontas's death would have been complex and varied depending on one's perspective and relationship with her.

Answer 2

Pocahontas was a very popular figure in her society, respected by both whites and native people. When she died in March 1617, she was buried in England, her adopted home. Undoubtedly, not everyone knew she had died, since there was no Mass Communication back then (no TV or radio or newspapers to tell her story), but certainly word of mouth would have let people know she had passed away. Unfortunately, after her death, the peace that had been negotiated between the colonists and the native population began to unravel.