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When examining early English settlements and figures like Pocahontas, it’s essential to be cautious with movies as historical sources. Films often dramatize events for entertainment, sacrificing accuracy for narrative. For example, while Pocahontas (Matoaka) was a pivotal figure in early colonial history, her portrayal in movies can oversimplify or distort her experiences. The true story includes her capture in 1612, marriage to John Rolfe, and her role in promoting the Virginia colony, which may not align with cinematic representations.
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Early English Settlements Do Now: Why do you have to be careful when you use a movie as a historical source? Give examples when possible. Leimkuhler Productions
The True Story of Pocahontas • "Pocahontas" was a nickname, meaning "the naughty one" or "spoiled child". Her real name was Matoaka. • In 1612, at the age of 17, Pocahontas was taken prisoner by the English. • John Rolfe took a "special interest" in Matoaka. As a condition of her release, she agreed to marry Rolfe. She became known as “Rebecca Rolfe.” • Two years later on the spring of 1616, Rolfe took her to England where the Virginia Company of London used her to advertise and raise money for the colony. • Rolfe, his young wife, and their son set off for Virginia in March of 1617, but "Rebecca" soon became ill. She died on March 21, 1617.
Vocabulary • Colony – a new settlement or territory established and governed by a “mother” country in another land • Mercantilism – an economic system in which nations increase their wealth and power by obtaining gold and silver and by obtaining a favorable balance of trade
Why would a country want a colony anyway? • It’s like a business owned by a country • Helps the “mother” country grow rich and powerful • Provides natural resources • Provides a market for the “mother” country’s products Mercantilism is described on pages 61-62 of your textbook!
