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Pocahontas
The story of Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of Powhatan, has been enjoyed by schoolchildren for generations. Stories handed down in books and Disney's largely fictionalized version of the maiden have made her famous and larger than life. This category is to separate fact from fiction about Pocahontas, Powhatan, John Rolfe and, of course, John Smith.
843 Questions
How many tribes in Powhatan Confederacy?
The number changed over time, as more tribes were conquered and came under his control while others decided to leave the Powhatan group. In 1584 English explorers said that there were about 34 tribes, numbering around 10,000 people in 200 villages - but they were estimating, not counting.
We know that at various times the following were under his leadership:
Chickahominy, Susquehannock, Mannahoak, Chesapeake, Arrohattock, Mattapony, Monacan, Tuckwogh, Occaneechi, Pamunkey, Massawomek, Kuskarawaok, Manahoac, Rappahannock, Mangoags, Nanticoke, Powhatan, Appomattucks, Chawons, Ctroatoan, Atquanachuk, Youghtanund, Payankatank, Nantaughtacund, Onawmanient.
How did john smith help Jamestown?
He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.
What Indian tribe developed the kayak?
All tribes throughout North, Central and South America who had access to oceans, lakes and extensive river systems made canoes of various kinds. All of the many tribes living along the Amazon, for example, used canoes for transport, for fishing or simply for crossing the rivers.
In North America the tribes along the west coast and east coast made extensive use of canoes, as did those around the Great Lakes. In the eastern woodlands travel by river was much easier than trying to transport goods through the dense forests.
Those tribes that made birchbark canoes (including the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Naskapi, Cree, Ojibwe and Algonquin) each made the prows and sterns in a different shape that immediately identified the tribe. Mi'kmaq canoes also had a very distinctive hump in the sides, midships, which gave the style the name "humpback".
The Coast Chumash of California made entirely unique boats of planks.
The people of the Great Plains made no canoes because there were not enough waterways - and those that existed flow in the wrong direction for hunters following the migrating herds. In the south west there was a general shortage of water, so very few canoes were needed.
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What was John Smith policy towards native Americans?
During the times when there were quite a bit of Native Americans still living in the US, people, including military leaders traded guns for some of the things that the tribes had. The Native Americans had not seen or used a gun before and this was much better than the weapons they were using, so they took on using guns as part of their everyday life. Which is also why there were so many Native American revolts against the "White men" otherwise known as the commmon citizen back then.
How did Pocahontas affect peoples lives today?
She doesn't except she is used to make Disney money on a story that is . Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.
Pocahontas went to England, and met a man named, John Rolfe. They Married, had a child, and died at the age of 22 of either Pneumonia or Tuberculosis.
Why is it hard to know what to believe of captain john smith's version of Pocahontas?
Captain John Smith was from the dominant culture. The story, as told by John Smith, reflects his viewpoint and is biased by his experiences, politics, and religious views. In order to understand the situation, one has to examine both sides of the story.
What native American Cherokee tribe was Pocahontas?
Pocahontas was/is a Powhatan, an Algonquian tribe who lived in and around modern day Virginia.
nobody actually wrote Pocahontas the story because she is a general part of natural history but many people have included her in stories. Also there is a book called the true story of Pocahontas written by Linwood Custalow if you are interested
Yes in 1613. She was held for 4 years and in that time became Christian, changed her name, met John Rolfe and married him.
What were some of Mary 1 accomplishments?
She was firm whenever she ruled alone. She had her uncle imprisoned when he plotted against the throne. She also saw that the influence of the Marlboroughs on her sister Anne was not a good thing and sent them away.
What is Pocahontas occupation?
pocahontas, job was to bring food to the settlers and perform in plays and do her best at what shes good at
No one knows exactly when Pocahontas was born (no calendars), but it is believed it was sometime in 1595.
BTW, Pocahontas was a nickname- her real name was Matoaka- and later she changed it to Rebecca. Do some reading on the REAL Pocahontas- better than the Disney story.
It is in the book "Tales of Famous Americans" by Connie & Peter Roop.
It is on page 2-7.
Pocahontas feared what most people would in the wilderness: Wolves, bears, coyotes, but mostly the English settlers that attacked her tribe.
Pocahontas impact on the future of Jamestown?
Nothing.She lived in VA and by 1616 she had died in England.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.
How did the colonist get along with the Powhatan people near Jamestown?
The colonists at Jamestown had a hostile interaction with the local Indians. The colony almost starved to death due to the conflict with the Indians.
Why did Pocahontas marry Jhon rolfe?
Pocahontas married Jhon rolfe only because he was a christian and not because they loved each other and, surprisingly they had only 1 child and they named him Thomas Rolfe. Sadly pocahontas died 1 year after her son's birth. she had died of tuberculosis. The father (Jhon rolfe) left his son (thomas rolfe) in England to get a better education.
Who all was Pocahontas family members?
Miranda, Rachel, Katie Rosio, Cristy, Cody, Colten, Connoer Penrod, Allie, Shanna, Brandon Cristy.
Pocahontas was a Virginian Indian who lived in late 16th and early 17th century. She was the daughter of an Indian chief Powhatan and was captured by English in 1603 and during captivity she converted to Christianity and later on married an English man named John Rolfe. She died in 1617.
Is or was john leyton married?
yes, John Leyton is married, and has been for over 30 years. He has 2 children, a boy and a girl, now grown up
How did Pocahontas help her country?
Nothing.She lived in VA and by 1616 she had died in England.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.
What was Pocahontas place of birth?
now one knows
Pocahontas's date of birth is believed to have been around 1595, and it is known that she died in England in 1617, of smallpox. Her place of birth is known to be near Jamestown, Virginia.
