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    An Ambitious unworthy and vainglorious fellow" Captain John Smith is memorialized in this 1616 Simon van de Passe engraving. Captain John Smith is memorialized in this 1616 Simon van de Passe engraving. In 1609 Captain John Smith dispatched a party of English under Captain Francis West from Jamestown—labeled “Iames-towne” on this map—upriver to the Falls or “The Fales.” In 1609 Captain John Smith dispatched a party of English under Captain Francis West from Jamestown—labeled “Iames-towne”

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    John Smith wrote this book with the purpose of creating his own historical narrative rather than rewrite heroics in history. Smith filled this work with his history and his life from his perspective along with tales and other stories from his adventures and time in the military. In this literary piece Smith shows the relationship between Early English Settlers and American Indians‚ shows the lifestyle of Early English Settlers‚ and shows the determination that the settlers had to build a new country

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    Will Smith In my life ‚ I have had many Idols-From Eddie Murphy to Tupac‚ they have never been scarce in number. However‚ I am taking this time to dedicate my essay to the one person I find has had an adventurous life-Will Smith. At the age of sixteen‚ Smith met a DJ at a party. The pair became friends‚ and the rapping duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and soon enough the Fresh Prince was born. Wilfard Christopher Smith Jr. was

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    John Smith’s 1616 Letter to Queen Anne of Great Britain: Most admired Queen‚ The love I bear my God‚ my King and country‚ hath so oft emboldened me in the worst of extreme dangers‚ that now honesty doth constrain me to presume thus far beyond myself‚ to present your Majesty this short discourse: if ingratitude be a deadly poison to all honest virtues‚ I must be guilty of that crime if I should omit any means to be thankful. So it is‚ that some ten years ago being in Virginia‚ and taken prisoner

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    Will Smith Will Smith is one of the greatest actors‚ singers and rappers of our time. Even from his youth to his adulthood‚ he has become one of the most influential people of America. He has become a gifted and talented actor‚ demanding millions of dollars for his parts in number one hits movies at the box office. With his charm‚ his talent‚ and his generosity he will be a household name remembered for years to come. Williard C. Smith‚ Jr. known as Will grew up in a middle class area in

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    Pocahontas and Smith‚ Price concludes that they were not romantically involved. What‚ then‚ do you think motivated Pocahontas to save Smith’s life and later warn him of an impending attack from her own people? Why was she offended when Smith offered her beads and other gifts for her warnings? 4. Who was John Rolfe? Describe the doubts and desires he had when he first met Pocahontas. What were your impressions of wedding ceremonies and traditions in colonial Virginia? Pocahontas admire John Smith’s leadership

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    Zamir Shamil Mr.C History August 21st Did Pocahontas save John Smith’s life??? I believe that John Smith was not saved by Pocahontas. John smith is nothing but a lying scum thinking he could just lie his way through to his desires: fame‚ money‚ ect. In document 1 we receive information that states John Smith was going into trade with the chief and sent home content with himself and his trip. The quote‚ “He kindly welcomed me with such good words‚ and great platters of foods‚ assuring me his

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    Pocahontas‚ recorded by John Smith himself‚ explains how Smith was captured while exploring the upper Chickahominy River. Smith had participated in a series of rituals that involved dancing‚ singing‚ and yelling. Smith had not been treated as a prisoner‚ as the king of Rasawek‚ Opechancanough‚ had feasted with him. After feasting with him‚ he was taken later and introduced to Powhatan. Here‚ another ceremony had been held. Smith had explained it as being a determination of his intent. Smith and Powhatan had

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    Elizabeth Smith

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    Elizabeth Smith (Bessie Smith)                Elizabeth Smith was born on April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee. Her parents were Laura and William Smith. She was one of the second children. She was born into a poverty stricken black family in the segregated south. Her father was a Baptist minister he died soon after her birth leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. She was about nine when she lost her mother and two brothers. Bessie and the remaining siblings were raised by their

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    Johnson Kown as the “Empress Of Blues”‚ Bessie Smith was said to have revolutionized the vocal end of Blues Music. She showed a lot of pride as an independent African-American woman. Her style in performance and lyrics often reflected her lifestyle. Bessie Smith was one of the first female jazz artists‚ and she paved the way for many musicians who followed. Bessie was born April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee to a part time Baptist preacher‚ William Smith‚ and his wife Laura. The family was large

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