Question

Discuss the Chesapeake bay colonists evolving relationship with Powhatan

Answer 1

Powhatans (the Algonquian-speaking Indians) were the Native American group in the Chesapeake region at Virginia. Before the arrival of the English Colonists, the people of the Powhatan group practiced agriculture and hunted deer, but the arrival of the Colonists had some significant impact on the social and economic system of Powhatans.

Colonists searched for instant wealth, therefore, neglected to plant corn and other business for themselves, which was essential to make their colony independent. The raiding party of the English often seized the crops from the local tribes which resulted in the hostility between the Powhatan tribe and the English settlers. This enmity of the English settlers and the Powhatan tribe led to the first  Anglo-Powhatan war( 1610- 1614). However, The capturing and marriage of the Powhatan chief's daughter viewed as a diplomatic technique understood by both parties. An overall peace was established from this marriage between the English settlers and the Indians. English colonists, in fact, used this opportunity as a way to convert the Natives into Christianity.

Answer 2

The relationship between the settlers of the Chesapeake Bay and the Powhatan Indians has been very complicated throughout the history of the Virginia colony. The two groups warred for about 100 years since the arrival of the British in 1603 until the Indians completely exterminated in 1700.

Further explanation

The story had begun well between the two populations. The Powhatan Indians who lived in the west of the Choptank River had welcomed these newcomers from England. They taught them how to hunt and fish in the cold climate. Despite the help of this tribe, only 38 out of 144 settlers survived after the first winters.

After this first year, the Indians changed their attitude. They captured the leader of the colony, Captain John Smith, who had gone on exploration and sentenced him to death. He was rescued by Pocahontas, the daughter of the Indian chief. She asked his group not to kill him. When his father died, Pocahontas was captured by the settlers in a new war and should marry one of them. She died shortly after a trip to England with her husband.

After the death of Pocahontas, the war between the Powhatan Indians continued to develop. Many battles took place until 1700 when the Indian tribe of Pocahontas had practically disappeared.

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Answer details

Subject: History

Chapter: Empire and Identity in the American Colonies

Keywords: Indians, first colonies of the United States, the life of Pocahontas, Virginia colony.