John Smith was a captain in the early years of the Jamestown colony. He helped the struggling colony by exploring and mapping Virginia territory, making friends with local Indian tribes to prevent attacks, and establishing order with the rule that colonists must work or not eat. After being injured in a gunpowder accident, Smith returned to England and made his living writing books about his adventures in the colony.

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2. Who was John Smith He was a captain in the colony’s early years. He was actually imprisoned when he reached Jamestown but was later released. He also made a map of Virginia in 1912.

3. How he helped in the colony He helped the colony to go through the Virginia territory. He also made friends with the Indians that where attacking and raiding their camp. He also helped to get the colony into the order and shape that they needed with the motto “if you don’t work you don’t eat.”

4. Info on John Smith Captain John Smith 1580 – 1631 He became president of the colonist’s when they could find sufficient food or water. He made friends with the Indians. Was sent back to England when he was injured in a gunpowder burn accident in October 1609. Made books on his adventures until he died.

5. John smith before he went to the colony He left for adventuring at the age of 16 by joining the volunteers in France who were fighting for Dutch independence from Spain. 2 years later he went to the Mediterranean Sea, working on a merchant ship. And even fought with Austrians against the Turks.

6. Why he went to virginia He wanted to colonize Virginia for profit by the Virginia company. He wanted to become rich by adventuring to the New World. After he left Virginia he did become rich by making maps and writing books for the rest of his life.

7. bibliography Works Cited "John Smith and Virginia." Geography of Virginia. Web. 09 Sept. 2009. <http://www.virginiaplaces.org/settleland/johnsmith.html>. John smith. Photograph. Http://www.preservationvirginia.org/rediscovery/image/js.jpg. Map of Virginia. Photograph. Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Smith_of_Jamestown#Virginia_Colony.