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Pocahontas was a Native American and the daughter of Chief Powhatan, who led many tribes in Virginia. She helped the settlers at Jamestown, Virginia, by keeping peace between the Native Americans and the colonists. Pocahontas often visited the settlers and helped them with food and support during tough times.

In 1613, Pocahontas was captured by the English and held for about a year. She learned English and became a Christian and changed her name to Rebecca. She married John Rolfe, a tobacco farmer, in 1614, and they had a son named Thomas. The family traveled to England in 1616, where Pocahontas became well-known and was treated like a princess.

Pocahontas became ill and died in March 1617, just before she could return to Virginia. She was buried in England. Today, Pocahontas is remembered for her bravery and the important role she played in bringing peace between different cultures.

Who was Pocahontas’s father?
1. John Rolfe
2. Chief Powhatan
3. George Washington
4. John Smith
What important role did Pocahontas play with the Jamestown settlers?
1. She taught the settlers how to build houses
2. She helped keep the peace between the Native Americans and the settlers
3. She found gold for the settlers
4. She made maps of the area.
What happened to Pocahontas in 1613?
1. She moved to Virginia
2. She was captured by the English
3. She became a queen
4. She traveled to Spain
Where was Pocahontas buried after she died?
1. Virginia
2. England
3. Spain
4. France