Question

What is one way in which John Smith aided the Jamestown colony of Virginia during its early years?

a)He established the House of Burgesses so the colonists had a representative government.
b)He planted tobacco, which became the main cash crop of the colony.
c) he promoted the idea of social contract theory with the Roanoke compact.
d) He promoted the idea of the social contract theory with the Roanoke Compact.
He helped the colonists negotiate threats by the native Powhatan tribe.

Answer 1

I think the answer would be E, or the last one you stated.

Answer 2

The correct answer is He helped the colonists negotiate treaties by the native Powhatan tribe.

John Smith was critical to the survival of Jamestown due to his ability to communicate and strike deals with Native American tribes, specifically the Powhatan tribe. Smith traded for necessities (like food) in exchange for goods that Europeans brought over when traveling here (like jewlery). Besides trade, Smith also helped to navigate disagreements over land and resources with the Powhatan. Without his help, the Jamestown colony may not have survived more than a year.