Asked by Camron Brown on May 07, 2024

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Which of the following statements is the most historically accurate?

A) The colonists of Virginia survived due to the trade of wampum.
B) As early as 1642 Miantonomi, a Narragansett sachem, recognized the need for tribes to unite in order to contain the English colonization.
C) The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas permanently established cordial relations between Virginia and Tsenacommacah.
D) One of the things that all the Puritans agreed upon was their religious beliefs.

Miantonomi

A leader of the Narragansett Native American tribe in the 17th century, known for his diplomatic efforts and tragic fate during the early colonial period of New England.

Narragansett Sachem

A title for the chief of the Narragansett tribe, an indigenous group primarily located in areas of present-day Rhode Island.

English Colonization

The process by which England established and expanded its colonies primarily in North America and the Caribbean from the late 16th to early 18th centuries.

  • Examine the outcomes of colonization on Indigenous groups and their reactions.
  • Understand the evolution and results of initial colonial interactions and settlements.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Miantonomi, a leader of the Narragansett tribe, indeed advocated for unity among Native American tribes to resist the encroachment of English settlers. This reflects a historical understanding of the pressures faced by indigenous peoples during the period of early European colonization in North America.