Captain John Smith Discovers The Chesapeake

Captain John Smith Discovers The Chesapeake

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Which of the following are Native American tribes which inhabit Maryland? Choose all that apply.

• Susquehannock

• Sioux

• Piscataway

• Nanticoke

Open Ended

What were 2 reasons why living near the Chesapeake Bay was beneficial for the Native Americans of Maryland.

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Share your background knowledge! What do you know about Captain John Smith?

1608 Chesapeake Voyages

Captain John Smith led two major voyages of exploration in the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. Traveling by shallop, he and his men headed into unknown waters for three months of discovery, hardship, and history-making encounters with the people and places of the region. Let's read more about the explorations through John Smiths' journals.

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Imagine you are a Native American living in Maryland. How would you feel if you saw Captain John Smith on his voyage? What do you think were some of the benefits and challenges of the European arrival in the New World?