Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
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Clash of Cultures: Proclamation and Intrusion
This chapter explores the tense interaction between English settlers and Indigenous people as the settlers declare the James River in honor of King James I. It highlights the protagonist's internal struggle while witnessing the settlers' assertion of dominance over land already governed by Chief Powhatan, symbolizing the deeper cultural conflicts at play.
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