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The Southern Colonies

Question 5 • WV-US Studies

Which of the following actions are ways that Rolfe helped the colony?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
He introduced religion to the settlers.
B
He planted a kind of tobacco that became profitable.
C
His marriage to Pocahontas improved relations with the Powhatan.

Explanation

John Rolfe helped Virginia become more economically successful by planting a tobacco variety that grew well and became profitable. His marriage to Pocahontas also helped improve relations between the English settlers and the Powhatan. He did not introduce religion to the settlers, so the correct choices are the profitable tobacco and improved relations.

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