John+Smith

=__John Smith __ =  John Smith was one of the first American heroes. He was a proud and boastful man. He was Born in 1580, in Willoughby England. John Smith was an English soldier, sailor, and author. He left home at age 16 after his father died. Smith was one of the first 105 settlers who sailed on December 9, 1606. Most people know him as the founder of Jamestown, and his breif association with the Native American girl Pocahontas. His books may have been more important than his deeds, but his books inspired and encouraged.



Beggining His Travels
John Smith was born in 1580, Willoughby England. John left home at age 16 after his father died and heres where his travels begin. He beganhis travels by becoming a volunteer for France who were fighting the Dutch at war. Two years later he went off to the Medditerranean Sea because he was working on a merchant ship. Later in 1600 he joined Austrian forces to fight the Turks in the Long War. Since he was a brave soldier he became captain while fighting Hungary. When Smith was injured and captured by the Turks he fell in love with a girl and sent her gifts from Istanbul. After the girl fell in love with him too and sent him to her brother to get training for Turkish imperial service. Smith then escaped by murdering her brother and returned to Transylvania. After he was released he was recieved a big reward. Then he finally returned to England in 1604-1605.

Virginia Colony
In 1606 Smith decides to get involved in Virginias plans. The quest set sail in three small ships. Here begins his adventure. After setting sail December 20, 1606 this expedition finally reached in April 1607. After they reached, they looked in the box to see who the 7 council members and Smiths name was on the list. On May 13, 1607 the settlers landed ready to begin the task of surving in a new enviorment. In this new enviorment it was very cold and had barley any fresh water. Some settlers were getting diseases. They were attacked by native Algonquian Indians and they made life almost immpossible. The Indians were hoping they would leave so they could steal there materials, but then Smith became captain and fought the Indians.

Jamestown Colony
In December 1607,after killing the other english men, the Indians carried Smith to there cheif Powhatan to decide his fate. There cheif was impressed with John and his glass compass. The cheif asked questions about Smiths colony and then was asked to join some ritual or trial to keep an Indian tribe. Smith was made a ubordinate cheif in the tribe. Powhatans 11 year old daughter took part in the ceromny in someway. Smith was convinced afterward that Pochantas saved his life. In about four weeks Smith returned to jamestown guided by the Indians. Meanwhile the colony was featuring lazyness and desertion of colonist. As a result John left Jamestown to explore the map Chesapeake Bay region and searched for food and supplies. Due to the bad goverment in chaos, Simth became President of the local council in September 1608. He taught discipline and encouragedment. Smith said,"One that does not work, will not eat." Later Smith was injured by a gunpowder burn and had to return to England for treatment in October 1609. John Smith never returend to Virginia again. A Hero

As you know John Smith was a author, explorer, and a Hero. He was a Great leader and always will be. John Smit was a very kind man. Know one was as ever nice to the Indians like John was. He also risked his life to save another. John Smith died at 51 years of because the Indians had killed him. Smith will always be the hero every one knew of him.

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