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John Smith was willing to give Powhatan guns
John Smith was willing to give Powhatan guns
False
John Smith locked some of Powhatan's men in a little room in Jamestown for a week
John Smith locked some of Powhatan's men in a little room in Jamestown for a week
True
Pocahontas believed the world was a big round ball
Pocahontas believed the world was a big round ball
False
John Smith had a wife
John Smith had a wife
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Pocahontas was fourteen years old when she asked John Smith if he had a wife
Pocahontas was fourteen years old when she asked John Smith if he had a wife
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Why was John Smith angry with some of Powhatan's men?
Why was John Smith angry with some of Powhatan's men?
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What did John Smith do to the men who tried to take guns from the English?
What did John Smith do to the men who tried to take guns from the English?
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What did John Smith tell Pocahontas about the world during one of their conversations?
What did John Smith tell Pocahontas about the world during one of their conversations?
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Why did Pocahontas find John Smith to be the most exciting man in the world?
Why did Pocahontas find John Smith to be the most exciting man in the world?
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Why did Pocahontas ask John Smith if he had a wife?
Why did Pocahontas ask John Smith if he had a wife?
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Study Notes
John Smith and Powhatan
- John Smith was willing to give Powhatan guns
- John Smith locked some of Powhatan's men in a little room in Jamestown for a week, likely as punishment
- John Smith was angry with some of Powhatan's men, possibly due to their attempt to steal guns from the English
- As a result, John Smith locked them in a room as punishment
John Smith and Pocahontas
- Pocahontas believed the world was a big round ball
- Pocahontas was fourteen years old when she had a conversation with John Smith
- John Smith did not tell Pocahontas about the shape of the world during their conversation
- Pocahontas asked John Smith if he had a wife, likely due to curiosity about his personal life
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Test your knowledge about the encounter between Pocahontas, John Smith, and the English settlers in Jamestown. Explore the events surrounding the conflict over guns and the interactions between the different parties.
