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John Smith played a crucial role in the survival of the Jamestown colony by implementing strict discipline and establishing trade relations with the local Powhatan Confederacy. His leadership and emphasis on the importance of work helped to organize the settlers, encouraging them to cultivate crops and gather food. Smith's adventurous exploration and mapping of the region also contributed to the colony's understanding of its resources. His efforts ultimately helped stabilize the settlement during its early, challenging years.

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