USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In return, Powhatan began to send food and other provisions to the struggling colonists. In those early years, the settlers were entirely dependent on Powhatan’s support for survival. In February 1608, Smith visited Werowocomoco again, this time with Captain Christopher Newport, the current leader of the colony.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over time, through cultivation of the land, they obtained corn, beans, squash, and pumpkins. In order to survive, the Powhatans adapted to seasonal changes in the environment. Crops were plentiful in summer, and large quantities of food could be stored for the fall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two types of corn were known to have been grown by Virginia Indians in the pre-contact era and have been found in contexts at James Fort: Eastern eight-row (Flint corn), and high-row, Southern Dent (Gourdseed or Shoepeg corn).

Detailed explanation-4: -Indians helped early European settlers by teaching them how to grow corn to eat. Indians used a small fish as fertilizer when planting each kernel of corn.