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Learn about key figures from early Virginia colonies like Pocahontas, John Rolfe, John White, and John Smith. Explore the interactions between Native American leaders like Powhatan and European colonists, as well as the challenges and successes faced during the establishment of settlements. Discover the significance of political cartoons through your own definitions and interpretations.
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Pocahontas- • Saved Jamestown from a long difficult winter; was disowned by her father; married John Rolfe and moved to England
John Rolfe- • The husband of Pocahontas; founded the crop of tobacco and made lots of money in Virginia
John White- • A mapmaker and an artist • Led the Colony at Roanoke • Came back to a deserted town • “Croatoan” carved onto a tree
John Smith- Captain of the Jamestown settlement Was saved by Pocohontas
Powhatan- • Chief of the Powhatan People in the Virginia area; encountered the Jamestown Settlers
Political Cartoons • First, come up with your own definition of a political cartoon • Next, turn to your partner and come up with one definition for both of you • Finally, turn to the neighbors in front or behind you and come up with one overall definition for your group
Caricature Personification Proportional size of people/objects Symbolism Caption