Pocahontas: The Indian Princess

POCAHONTAS: THE INDIAN PRINCESS

Pocahontas was born in Virginia. She was the daughter of Chief Powatan. Her clan name was Matoaka. Her nickname was Pocahontas. Both names mean "mischievous". She was known for her courage and kindness. When Pocahontas was twelve years old, white men came to Virginia from England. Pocahontas was curious about the English Colonists. Pocahontas played with the children in the English Village they called Jamestown. Pocahontas knew the English were hungry, that they needed food to stay alive. She took food to Colonists and traded with them. She taught the Colonists many things about the Indians. She also taught the Indians about the Colonists. She wanted them to be friends.

John Smith, the leader of the Colonists, and Pocahontas were friends. When the Colonists and the Indians were in a disagreement about a trade,