What does this quote from Powhatan, father of Pocahontas, reveal about his attitude towards the settlers of Jamestown?
1 Answer
A.
Explanation:
A In the quote the desire for peace and trade are clearly expressed.
The Native Americans are willing to exchange food for metal and manufactured goods.
B. There is a threat that the Indians will attack the settlers if the settlers continue to threaten the Indians with swords and guns. This is presented as a last resort not the main point of the quote. Also there is no indication that the settlers should leave Jamestown, only that the settlers should put away their guns and swords.
C. There is a statement that the Indians are unarmed. This is to ease any fear the settlers might have of the Indians. Again this is not the main point of the quote.
D. The quote is that the Indians have reason to be jealous of the settlers because of the better weapons possessed by the settlers. There is no indication that the settlers are jealous of the Indians, only that the settlers are willing to take what they want from the Indians by force, rather than love and trade.
