Question

What was the Powhatan confederacy and how did the group interact with the British settlers

Answer 1

The Powhatan Confederacy were the Indians among whom the English made their first permanent settlement in North America. This contributed to their downfall. Conflicts began immediately; the English colonists fired shots as soon as they arrived.

Answer 2

The Powhatan Confederacy was formed by a group of native American tribes and leaded by the powerful chief Powhatan. They were the first Indians to have contact with the British settlers at Jamestown colonies during the 17th century. During those years, the settlers started to have conflicts with the natives because the region was too cramped to produced enough food not only for the settlers but also for the natives. So the settlers started stealing food from the Indians who only gathered and hunted what was required for survive. This situation increased tension between the Powhatan natives and the settlers. As a result, the Powhatan's natives captured Jamestown and some colonists. The English colonists had to accept Powhatan as king during a ceremony coronation, although he was a subordinate king to their own English king.