The Powhatan People: an Insight into their Society and Legacy
Words: 440 Pages: 1 1298The Powhatan people a big deal in early American history were part of a group of tribes in Virginia called the Powhatan Confederacy led by Chief Powhatan. When English settlers showed up in the 1600s Chief Powhatan ruled a huge chunk of land. These folks weren’t just hanging out—they had their act together with politics and society long before the Europeans barged in. The Powhatan Confederacy had about 30 tribes each with its own boss all loyal to Chief Powhatan. […]