Question

The Virginia colonists’ interactions with American Indians, as described in the excerpt, most directly contributed to which of the following?
(A) English colonists became primarily concerned with converting American Indians to Christianity.
(B) English relations with American Indians became mostly hostile and characterized by conflict.
(C) The English sought political alliances with American Indians in an attempt to establish equal sovereignty for both groups.(D) English colonists routinely intermarried with American Indians in an effort to blend the cultures of both groups.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. English relations with American Indians deteriorated

Explanation:

The Indians living in the Jamestown area were hostile to the English that arrived there in 1607.

Their previous experiences with Spanish who had compelled them to owrk and slavery could have been the cause of hostile behaviour towards the English settlers. They attacked one ship before the English landed. They soon started to show friendly behaviour and offered food and hospitality to the newcomers.

The colonists were entirely dependent on the Indians for food as they had neglected farming in search of instant wealth.  Captain John Smith's efforts to establish relations with the local  Indians saved the colony from destruction.