n. a person who is well-known or important in some way
Pocahontas is an important figure in early American history.
marry
v. to become the husband or wife of someone
Pocahontas met an Englishman named John Rolfe in 1612, and they got married two years later.
religion
n. the belief in a god
They had different religions, so she changed hers to Christianity...
relationship
n. the way two or more people or groups feel about each other
However, after a few years, the relationship between the Native Americans and the Europeans became worse.
worse
adj. less good, useful
However, after a few years, the relationship between the Native Americans and the Europeans became worse.
conflict
n. a serious disagreement or argument
They did not understand each other, and this caused conflicts.
bring
v. to come with to a place
This helped bring peace between the two groups.
daughter
n. a female child
She was the daughter of one of the leaders of the Algonquian people.
leader
n. someone who controls a group
She was the daughter of one of the leaders of the Algonquian people.
remember
v. to have or keep an idea in your mind
Pocahontas, the name people remember, is a nickname.
nickname
n. a friendly or fun name for someone or something
Pocahontas, the name people remember, is a nickname.
playful
adj. happy and full of energy
It means “playful little girl.”
save
v. to stop someone from dying
It was once believed that she saved the life of Captain John Smith...
captain
n. someone who controls or commands a team, boat, or plane
It was once believed that she saved the life of Captain John Smith...
agree
v. to have the same opinion
But people agree that Pocahontas helped the English when they came to America.