14 Questions
What was Pocahontas' real name?
Matoaka
Why did the Jamestown settlers kidnap Pocahontas?
To use her to get weapons from her father
What was the final result of John Smith's capture by the Powhatan hunting party?
Pocahontas saved his life, but it is not certain it's true
What was the result of Pocahontas' marriage to John Rolfe?
A temporary peace between the settlers and the Powhatan
Why did Pocahontas change her name to Rebecca?
Because she was baptized as a Christian
What was the name of Pocahontas' son?
Thomas Rolfe
What was Pocahontas' father's status in the Powhatan tribe?
A chief
How many settlers came to explore the area where Pocahontas lived?
100
What river was John Smith exploring when he was captured by the Powhatan hunting party?
Chickahominy River
What did the Jamestown settlers want to swap Pocahontas for?
Weapons and English prisoners
What was the final result of Powhatan's release of English prisoners and return of some weapons?
The colonists were unhappy and did not release Pocahontas
What was the name of Pocahontas' husband after she converted to Christianity?
John Rolfe
What brought some peace between the settlers and the Powhatan in Jamestown?
Pocahontas' marriage to John Rolfe
What nickname was given to Matoaka?
Pocahontas
Study Notes
Pocahontas' Life
- Born around 1595 as Matoaka, daughter of a Powhatan chief
- Nicknamed 'Pocahontas'
Encounter with John Smith
- 100 settlers, including John Smith, came to explore the area
- John Smith was captured by a Powhatan hunting party while exploring the Chickahominy River
- Hunting party planned to execute John Smith
- John Smith claimed Pocahontas saved his life by throwing herself over him, but the story's authenticity is disputed
Kidnapping and Captivity
- Pocahontas was kidnapped by Jamestown settlers and held captive
- Captors wanted to swap her for weapons and English prisoners held by her father
- Powhatan released the prisoners and returned some weapons, but colonists weren't satisfied, so didn't release Pocahontas
Conversion and Marriage
- While in captivity, Pocahontas converted to Christianity and changed her name to Rebecca
- Married English colonist John Rolfe and became Rebecca Rolfe
- Had a son called Thomas Rolfe with John Rolfe
- This marriage helped bring temporary peace between the settlers and the Powhatan in Jamestown
Learn about the life of Pocahontas, the daughter of a Powhatan chief, and her interactions with English explorer John Smith. Discover the facts behind the Disney legend. Explore the history of early American settlements and the Native American experience.
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