Why might Pocahontas’s marriage to John Rolfe have been seen as a way to end the war?

Since two people from opposing sides of a war can love each other enough to marry, every one though they could get along as well.


VA Settlement Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
After obtaining charter from king joint stock, company led by Walter Raleigh failed twice to colonize modern NC coast.

Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
They wanted farmland.

What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
The Indians led by chief Powhatan.

What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
Mosquitoes sickened the farmers

What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
Tobacco

What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
In 1609, war started between the Indians and the Colonists.
The Colonists capture Pocahontas who marries a colonist and is converted to Christian. The War chief makes peace.

Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
In 1675,war broke out against Indians and settlers led by Bacon. When the royal government balked at war, Bacon’s group rebelled against the government and removed him.