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Jamestown | Chief Opechancanough | 5

American History Tellers

CHAPTER

Crisis at Chickahominy

This chapter recounts the dramatic encounter between Captain John Smith and a Powhatan leader as tensions escalate in Jamestown. Delving into the clash of cultures, it highlights the complex motivations behind their interactions, including the Powhatan's strategic considerations for capturing Smith. As mistrust grows towards the English, the chapter illustrates how Indigenous leaders navigated their power struggles through careful information management and negotiation.

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