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Why did Captain Samuel

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What did Chief Japazaws and his wife did to Pocahontas?

They helped Captain Samuel Argall kidnap Pocahontas, by accepting a copper kettle in exchange for her.


Who kidnapped Pocahontas?

Samuel Argall


How long was Pocahontas a prisoner in Jamestown?

Pocahontas was held as a prisoner in Jamestown. She spend three months in the jail after being captured by Captain Samuel Argall.


Who was the kidnapper of Pocahontas?

Pocahontas was kidnapped by her non ethical choices, she had a sexual interaction with her former partner John Smith. Back then, it was eligal or against their(Native) believes,so she was kidnapped.


Who originally settled in Delaware Bay?

Captain Samuel Argall


Where were places Pocahontas lived?

She lived in Virginia when she was taken hostages by Sammuel Argall, and lived in her Indian villiage, Wereocomo.


Christian name taken by Pocahontas before she met john rolfe?

In 1613 Pochahontas was kidnapped by Captain Samuel Argall and held (at the fort) for a year as a bargaining chip in dealings with her father. In captivity she was baptized and christened Rebecca, and in 1614 married John Rolfe, with whom she had a son, Thomas.pocahontas


Did Captain Really Mary Pocahontas?

Captain John Smith did not marry Pocahontas. Pocahontas was forced to marry John Rolfe, and had to come to London with him when he left Jamestown. She died by age 21.


Did Pocahontas die for captain John Smith?

No


Why is Pocahontas famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith?

Pocahontas is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith because since they were in love, Captain John Smith told all of his crew members that Pocahontas saved his live then the British appreciated he.


Who is Samuel Argall?

Sir Samuel Argall (died ca. 24 January 1626) was an English adventurer and naval officer.As a sea captain, in 1609, Argall was the first to determine a shorter northern route from England across the Atlantic Ocean to the Virginia Colony based at Jamestown, and made numerous voyages to the New World. As a sea warrior, he is best-known for actions against the Powhatan Confederacy, successfully kidnapping the Chief's daughter, Pocahontas, and in actions against the French efforts at colonization in New England and North Africa.Knighted by King James I, Argall was less successful in his term as Deputy Governor of Virginia, where he was considered autocratic and unpopular. Like many mariners before and later, he was unsuccessful in his mission of locating a Northwest Passage to India. The Northwest Passage was eventually found by Roald Amundsen around 1904.


Who saves Captain John Smith?

he was saved by me (Pocahontas.)!