Asked by Maryann N Brito on Jul 24, 2024

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The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas

A) proved that the Indians and English would never be able to co-exist.
B) increased the conflict between the Virginian colonists and Indians.
C) led to a temporary peaceful co-existence.
D) increased the confidence of English investors in the Virginia Company.

John Rolfe

An early English settler in Virginia who is credited with the first successful cultivation of tobacco as a cash crop, which significantly influenced the colony's economy.

Pocahontas

A Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, and her role in fostering peace between Native Americans and English settlers.

Peaceful Co-Existence

A principle suggesting that nations or ideologies with differing viewpoints can live alongside each other without conflict, often associated with Cold War era diplomacy.

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Michael KroezeJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas in 1614 is historically noted for creating a period of peace between the English settlers in Virginia and the native Powhatan tribe, known as the "Peace of Pocahontas."