1. The Planting of English Americ
... not fare well. Many perished on voyages to the colony, or were ravaged by malnutrition and disease. Colonists searched for gold rather than provisions. 3. Virginia was saved by Captain John Smith. Taking over in 1608, he declared that "he who shall not work shall not eat." He was kidnapped by chieftain Powhatan, Pocahontas saved ... Smith, becomes intermediary between settlers and Indians. However, most settlers died, only 60 of the 400 survived the winter of 1609-1610. 4. The colonists tried to return home, but were met ... ...
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