2. Jacob Young Indian Trader and Interpreter Dutch Soldier; male Known as “Jacob, my friend” Lived in New Netherlands “South River” colony (Delaware) Survived through being a convenience to both Natives and Colonials; great salesman with many varied friends
3. Red Shoes Choctaw Warrior and Diplomat Died 23 June 1747; murdered in sleep for the French price on his head Ideas that working with the Europeans would be better than against them Worked with the French; scalp bounties Time came he turned against all Europeans Survived through change and adaptability in a violent-changing world; very optimistic
4. Thomas Peters Millwright and Deliverer 1760: From Nigeria, sold to French Slave boat and taken to Southern Colonies Personal revolution of natural rights; plantation owner was tired of him trying to escape; sold to scotsman in cape fear Joined british army for freedom; Black Pioneers All Freed blackmen due to British offer were relocated to a town in Canada; not so great Survived through willpower
5. Joseph Rachell & Rachael Pringle-Polgreen - Barbados Male – Shopkeeper Born 1776 – died 1766 Bridgetown Merchant with extensive business interests “upright tradesman” Vessels landing always offered their sale to him first Survived through honesty and hard-work Female – tavern keeper Born 1753 1770: one of earliest women to own a tavern Saved from whipping by naval-officer whom she benefited from living with Stayed calm and treated all races equally Owned a lot of property; survived through resourcefulness
