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Many of the first settlers were lazy .

so the only way he could make them do work was by taking away their food so now they had to start working

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How was john smith helpful to Jamestown in the year of its settlement?

Smith forced the soldiers to work, explored the area,and manage to get cprn from the local native Americans led ny Chief Powhatan.


Is capt john smith and john wolf the same person in the story of Pocahontas?

You're probably referring to John Rolfe, who should not be confused with John Smith. Captain John Smith was the colonial governor who was captured. He was released by Powhatan, perhaps after intervention by Powhatan's 12-year-old daughter Pocahontas. John Rolfe is the English gentleman whom Pocahontas later married.


What year did John Smith meet Pocahontas?

John Smith never married Pocahontas. In fact, Pocahontas is only a nickname given to Matoaka meaning playful. When John Smith visited the Powhatan tribe he actually was treated very well. Matoaka was about 11 years old at the time. When Pocahontas was 17, she was abducted and imprisoned in Jamestown for a year. She was released after she agreed to marry John Rolfe. They had a son Thomas Rolfe and Matoaka, then known by the name of Rebecca Rolfe, died at the age of 22 in March of 1617.


What year did John Smith explore Boston Harbor?

John Smith explored Boston Harbor in 1614. His exploration was part of a broader journey along the New England coast, where he mapped the region and documented its resources and potential for settlement. Smith's accounts significantly contributed to the interest in colonization of the area.


Who was the explorer that helped jamestown survive its second year?

The colony suvived its fist two years because of 27-year-old Captain John Smith