Virginia history is filled with many accomplishments, which resulted into establishing a whole new nation. Virginia is where many historical events took place and is the main foundation during the colonial period. Before settlers came to America many Indian tribes dominated almost all North America. In Virginia the Algonquian speaking Indians called the "Powhatans" controlled most of this territory. This Indian tribe occupied the coastal plain of Virginia or what is now called the Tidewater area of this state. Chief Powhatan, the leader of this Algonquian Indian tribe ruled nearly all of eastern Virginia. Supposedly his daughter Pocahontas is well known throughout this time in history for saving a colonist named John Smith being put to death by her father. There are many myths about this particular rescue that has even escalated in saying Pocahontas and John Smith had a romantic relationship. The only data we could go by is only what historians have researched and documents we have found relevant to that particular time. I believe Pocahontas played a major role during the colonial period and tried to keep peace between the English settlers and the Indians. There are more interesting facts about her life besides the myth about her and John Smith. Pocahontas should be known more about her strength and generosity towards the English settlers. She was a great heroine during the colonial period and should be respected on how she kept peace between these two different civilizations and she should also noted for accepting the English culture unlike other native Americans. The Indian princess lived a very short life but also an interesting one.
First I will discuss the Powhatan's way of life and their actions that were completely different from the English culture. The Indians in Virginia lived very well by hunting, gathering, and fishing. Farming was a necessity but was done in a way that the English settlers thought was very strange.
Pocahontas Pocahontas, who was she and what was her role in history? ... Pocahontas was of a powerful chief named Powhatan, who ruled more than 25 tribes. ... While being apprehended in Jamestown, Pocahontas met a distinguished Englishman named John Rolfe. ... In 1615 Pocahontas had her first child which she named Thomas. ... Not long before her return to Virginia, Pocahontas caught a case of the smallpox and died. ...
Research Paper: Pocahontas Pocahontas, an Indian Princess was able to establish a remarkable and significant relationship with the English settlers of Jamestown. ... Without Pocahontas" help, the Virginia Colony would not have survived. ... Finally, in March of 1617, Pocahontas boarded the George, but by now, Pocahontas was extremely ill. ... Pocahontas, too sick to go on, was carried ashore to a nearby inn. ... Shortly after, Pocahontas died. ...
The book I read was about Pocahontas by Grace Steele Woodward. This book covers many different subjects in Pocahontas's life. ... Pocahontas had two names given to her at birth. ... Pocahontas was mostly intrigue with Captain John Smith. ... Pocahontas. ...
It was located on the internet under the title The Pocahontas Myth. ... Pocahontas was converted to Christianity and was baptized Rebecca. ... In 1615, Rolfe and Pocahontas had their first and only child. ... Pocahontas was instantly famous. ... Rolfe, himself died eight years after Pocahontas death. ...
(Pocahontas) . ... The clashing of civilizations is prominent in the movie "Pocahontas" and can also be seen in the play The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare. ... This is also said in the movie in the beginning when the sailors say "for glory, god, and gold" (Pocahontas) . ... The names that are also used in the movie are factual like Pocahontas, John Smith, Kokoum, and Powhatan. ... Disney also has made Pocahontas a sex symbol and made her up to be something that she was not in reality. ...
The movie Pocahontas is exciting as well as educational. ... Powhatan actually was the leader of a tribe and Pocahontas was his daughter. ... He was indeed saved from execution by Pocahontas. ... Pocahontas did not actually look as tall and thin asin the movie. ... Also in the movie, John and Pocahontas seem to be the same age. ...
POCAHONTAS: Native American Stereotypes in a Disney Movie 1. ... When watching Disney's Pocahontas, one can immediately see that the producers have adapted the history of Pocahontas to the likes of the - American - audience. ... Research reveals that there are numerous works on the life of Pocahontas. ... By this time, Pocahontas was a celebrity in England and Smith, who was known to be a self-promoter, may well have added Pocahontas to his story to enhance his own prestige. ... Very little is known of the whereabouts of Pocahontas at this time. ...
The name "Pocahontas" was not her given name. ... When Pocahontas went to the fort she was told that he was dead. ... Argall had finally retuned to Jamestown with Pocahontas in 1613. ... Pocahontas was later baptized as Rebecca. ... That was Pocahontas's life. ...
That role was marrying Pocahontas, daughter of Pamunkeys Chief, Powhatan. Due to the marriage Rolfe tries to justify his marriage to Pocahontas, to Governor, Sir Thomas Dale. ... His marriage with Pocahontas did affect the colony. ... Rolfe's statements in the letter about Pocahontas are a little contradicting. ... In his letter he talks about Pocahontas with little respect and at the same time he is praising her. ...
