As Jamestown expanded and settlements were built along the James, conflicts between the Indians and the English arose.
In April 1613, Captain Samuel Argall learned Pocahontas was visiting a village on the Potomac River.
He lured her aboard his ship and made her captive.
Argall demanded the release of Powhatan's prisoners and the return of weapons and tools.

Powhatan took no action.
Pocahontas's captivity lasted about a year.
She improved her English skills during this time.
She embraced Christianity and the way of life.
When her father released his prisoners and returned some tools, Pocahontas rebuked him for valuing axes and firearms more than his daughter.
She told her people that she would rather remain with the English.
As Jamestown expanded and settlements were built along the James, conflicts between the Indians and the English arose. In April 1613, Captain Samuel Argall learned Pocahontas was visiting a village on the Potomac River. He lured her aboard his ship and made her captive. Argall demanded the release of Powhatan's prisoners and the return of weapons and tools.
Powhatan took no action. Pocahontas's captivity lasted about a year. She improved her English skills during this time. She embraced Christianity and the way of life. When her father released his prisoners and returned some tools, Pocahontas rebuked him for valuing axes and firearms more than his daughter. She told her people that she would rather remain with the English.
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