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What was Pocahontas' real name?
What was Pocahontas' real name?
Why did the Jamestown settlers kidnap Pocahontas?
Why did the Jamestown settlers kidnap Pocahontas?
What was the final result of John Smith's capture by the Powhatan hunting party?
What was the final result of John Smith's capture by the Powhatan hunting party?
What was the result of Pocahontas' marriage to John Rolfe?
What was the result of Pocahontas' marriage to John Rolfe?
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Why did Pocahontas change her name to Rebecca?
Why did Pocahontas change her name to Rebecca?
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What was the name of Pocahontas' son?
What was the name of Pocahontas' son?
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What was Pocahontas' father's status in the Powhatan tribe?
What was Pocahontas' father's status in the Powhatan tribe?
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How many settlers came to explore the area where Pocahontas lived?
How many settlers came to explore the area where Pocahontas lived?
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What river was John Smith exploring when he was captured by the Powhatan hunting party?
What river was John Smith exploring when he was captured by the Powhatan hunting party?
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What did the Jamestown settlers want to swap Pocahontas for?
What did the Jamestown settlers want to swap Pocahontas for?
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What was the final result of Powhatan's release of English prisoners and return of some weapons?
What was the final result of Powhatan's release of English prisoners and return of some weapons?
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What was the name of Pocahontas' husband after she converted to Christianity?
What was the name of Pocahontas' husband after she converted to Christianity?
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What brought some peace between the settlers and the Powhatan in Jamestown?
What brought some peace between the settlers and the Powhatan in Jamestown?
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What nickname was given to Matoaka?
What nickname was given to Matoaka?
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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
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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.
