Think it through.Read "Did Pocahontas Pocahontas (pōkəhŏn`təs), c.1595–1617, Native North American woman, daughter of Chief Powhatan. Pocahontas, meaning "playful one" (her real name was said to be Matoaka), used to visit the English in Virginia at Jamestown. Save Jamestown?" (pp. 16-19]. Then answer these questions. Find facts to defend your opinions. 1. Do you think that the English intended to take Powhatan's land from the start? Could the English and Indians INDIANS. The aborigines of this country are so called. 2. In general, Indians have no political rights in the United States; they cannot vote at the general elections for officers, nor hold office. have shared the land? Explain. 2. What do you most admire about John Smith? What do you least admire about him? ANSWERS Think It Through 1. Possible answers: The English were interested in conquest A term used in feudal law to designate land acquisition by purchase; or any method other than descent or inheritance by which an individual obtains ownership of an estate. A term used in International Law from the beginning. They would never have been satisfied until they completely controlled what they called Virginia Virginia, state, United States Virginia, state of the south-central United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), North Carolina and Tennessee (S), Kentucky and West Virginia (W), and Maryland and the District of Columbia (N and NE). . Powhatan also looked for opportunities to get rid of the English. OR: Many English people Noun 1. English people - the people of England English nation, country, land - the people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him" simply sought a better life, or the chance that they might grow rich in the New World. They could have adapted some of the Indians' ways of living and shared the land. 2. Possible answers: Smith took Powhatan and Pocahontas seriously and knew that they had a lot to teach the settlers. But he did not hesitate to lie to Powhatan or take advantage of Pocahontas's friendship. |
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