Question

Why is Powhatan important to England's settlement attempts? His tribe saved the Roanoke Island colony. He provided supplies to rescue Jamestown. He rescued John White from the Algonquins.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B). He provided supplies to rescue Jamestown.  

Powhatan was important to England's settlement attempts because he provided supplies to rescue Jamestown.  

John Smith had a good relationship with Chief Powhatan, chief of the Algonquins. Powhatan supplied the Jamestown colony with supplies such as food and seeds. Powhatan was the leader of the Virginia tribes when the English arrived in at those native territories. He ruled almost 30 tribes in the region. John met in January 1608.

Answer 2

Because without the Indians the English settlers would've died of starvation during the winter