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This person was Captain John Smith's page.
Who is Samuel Collier?
How does James die?
He runs out of the tent, trying to go to the ships during an native attack.
How do they make peace with the natives?
They trade copper and beads with the natives for food.
This person becomes Samuel's best friend.
Who is Richard?
Which state is Jamestown founded in?
Jamestown is founded in Virginia.
Why did Richard have to go to the Warraskoyak village?
There was a shortage of food in Jamestown.
Who is Anne Burris?
She is a 14 year old servant
Why wasn't Samuel hanged for stealing the locket?
He was too young, so he was sent to the New World to work.
What is the village where Pocahontas lives?
Werowocomoco is where Pocahontas lives.
Why did the Jamestown settlement have "The Starving Time"?
The natives would not trade with the colonists for food.
When does Samuel decide to begin to try to make friends?
When Captain Smith teaches him he can't stand on one foot.
Why wasn't Captain Smith hanged in the beginning?
Reverend Hunt said that he would be a good interpreter to trade with the natives.
What are the names of the ships?
The names of the ships are the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery.
Why did James die?
Because he ran to the boats for safety during the natives attack.
Why does everyone want to help Ann to shore?
She is one of the first women to come to Jamestown, and the men were eager to help her and marry her.
How does Samuel make Ann go to Point Comfort?
Samuel kidnaps Virginia, which makes Ann come to Point Comfort, and Captain Ratcliffe was tortured to death by the natives.
What is Point Comfort?
About 30 people from Jamestown went to keep a lookout for Spanish ships so they wouldn't attack Jamestown.
Why does Namontack think King James is a bad ruler?
Namontack thinks he is a fat king that doesn't bathe and he drinks too much wine.
Why did Samuel steal the baby?
Samuel wanted Ann Laydon to change her mind and come to Point Comfort so she would be safe.
What are the lessons that Samuel learns?
He learns to channel his anger, make decisions based on love, and not to "stand on one foot."