Exploring the Legacy of John Smith in Jamestown

The video explores the life of John Smith, an Englishman known for his role in saving the Jamestown Colony. It discusses his early life, career as a mercenary, and leadership in Jamestown. The video also examines the disputed story of his relationship with Pocahontas and his later explorations in New England. Despite some historical inaccuracies, Smith's contributions to early American colonies are significant.

What is one major issue with the historical accounts of John Smith?

• They were lost in a fire.

• They were written by John Smith himself.

• They were written in a different language.

• They were written by his enemies.

Where was John Smith baptized?

• Alford, Lincolnshire

• Yorkshire

• Manchester

• London

What is a mercenary?

• A soldier who fights for free.

• A soldier who only fights in naval battles.

• A soldier who fights for a specific nation.

• A soldier who fights for whoever pays them.

Why was John Smith under arrest during the voyage to the New World?

• He got into a fight with the captain.

• He stole food from the crew.

• He was accused of mutiny.

• He refused to work.

What did the colonists at Jamestown initially believe they would find?

• Silver

• Spices

• Gold

• Diamonds

What famous quote is attributed to John Smith regarding work and survival?

• He who seeks shall find.

• He who fights shall win.

• He who works shall eat.

• He who does not work shall not eat.

How old was Pocahontas when she met John Smith?

• 25 or 26 years old

• 20 or 21 years old

• 15 or 16 years old

• 10 or 11 years old

What did most historians agree about John Smith's capture by the Palatine?

• He was tortured.

• He was ransomed for gold.

• He was treated well and not threatened.

• He escaped on his own.

What event caused John Smith to return to England in 1609?

• A severe illness

• A shipwreck

• A gunpowder explosion

• A duel

What did John Smith publish in 1616 that had a lasting impact?

• A novel

• A map of New England

• A diary

• A treaty