Question

The early English colonists who arrived at Jamestown in 1607 found themselves subordinate to, and under the initial protection of, the Algonquians and their leader, Powhatan. This relationship had changed by 1622. Explain why the Native Americans were initially important to the survival of the Chesapeake newcomers, what benefits the newcomers derived from their association with the Algonquians, and how and why their relationship changed by 1622.

Answer 1

The peace achieved with the natives was very important for the survival of the first English colony established in America, whose benefits were:

• Cessation of violent actions between natives and English, which had cost numerous human lives on both sides.
• Commercial exchanges on a regular basis, which assured the English of a provision of food necessary for their subsistence.
• Transfer of land to English settlers, without the right to property.

The relationship between native and English changed after the death of the chief of the Powhatan, Wahunsunacock. His younger brother, Opechancanough, succeeded him. The new powhatan chief does not wish to keep the treaty agreements made.

In 1622, the natives initiated a series of coordinated actions against the English colonies and plantations, causing a large number of deaths among settlers. English men responded to the aggressions, which is why the relationship broke down.

Step-by-step explanation:

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We know with the name of powhatan a confederation composed of 6 original tribes, which were located in the James River, in the current state of Virginia.

After the first powhatan war, which occurred between 1609 and 16013, English settlers and Powhatan natives reached a peace agreement in 1614.

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