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Why did Powhatan refuse to negotiate for Pocahontas' return?
He feared appearing weak and saw an opportunity for her to gather intelligence.
What role did John Rolfe play in the development of Virginia?
He cultivated a new type of tobacco that became a profitable export.
Why did John Rolfe want to marry Pocahontas?
He was drawn to her and believed it would benefit the colony and his faith.
How did the marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas impact the colony?
It ended years of warfare and led to a temporary peace with the Powhatan.
What were the Great Reforms in Virginia?
They introduced private land ownership and self-governance through a General Assembly.
What significant events happened in Jamestown in 1619?
The first representative assembly convened and the first enslaved Africans arrived.
Why did the Powhatan attack the English in 1622?
They were resentful of English encroachment and wanted to drive them out.
How did the English respond to the 1622 Powhatan attack?
They launched retaliatory raids and increased settlement efforts.
Why did the Crown revoke the Virginia Company's charter in 1624?
The company was bankrupt and mismanaged, leading to high death rates and failed economic diversification.
What was the long-term impact of Jamestown's survival?
It established English colonization in America, leading to the spread of English language, laws, and customs.
- Pocahontas was kidnapped by English colonists in April 1613.
- Powhatan refused to negotiate for her return, fearing it would show weakness.
- The abduction strained relations and highlighted the strategic importance of Pocahontas.
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