Indian Uprising in Virginia in 1622



Indian Uprising in Virginia in 1622

Introduction

Virginia has a long history of Indian colonization that is at least sixteen thousand years old and dates back to 2,500 B.C, when first Indian colonization took place in Virginia. It was the time when there were hunter gatherers in Virginia, and they live in tribes and colonies. With the passage of time various changes occurred in that region, which changed the lifestyle of these people. One of the major impact, after an increase in the immigration and colonization was that from hunter gatherers, these Indians started settlements and different other methods of living. From their arrival till 900 A.D, the time recorded as the settlement period of these Indians. These Indians began to expand in different areas in small groups and became known as the people of the Late Middle Woodland Period (900-1300 A.D.). Since the time of their settlement till 1622, there had been various changes that affected Indian uprising in Virginia.

Discussion

Background and Early Settlement

These Indians depended on hunting for their living; therefore, these were very skilled in art of making bows and arrows used for hunting. With their settlements, and further increase in the colonies and tribes there was a decrease of animals to hunt. These people settled near the river areas for the availability of water, and this served as the major reason for their settlements as this place was fertile and good for plantation. These people were also good at making pots and other stuffs with clay. This was the reason that these people settled in that region permanently. These people also used river as the way of transportation and created canoes to use as means of transport. Along with hunting, these people began farming corns, beans, and other vegetables.

After Woodland Indians, there was also settlement of Powhatan people of Virginia. These people belonged to the Algonquian family of American Indians. These Indians settled at the costal lines adjacent to the rivers. Rivers are the main reason for these settlements as it not only provides a better means for their water supply, transportation, but also fertile land for cultivation. There were continuous advancements and improvements in their lifestyle that resulted in the improvement of their life and provided them an opportunity to have a sedentary lifestyle. Later, there were also arrivals of Europeans and Spanish; these also settled by the James River. The Spanish settlement destroyed by the Indians in 1571. These people did not have proper weapons except for the bows and arrows and they used animal skin to cover their bodies.

Establishment of Jamestown

After the establishment of Jamestown in 1607, there were more settlements and Indian colonies in this region. These Indians also fought against the English, to throw them out of that region. These efforts were continuous for many years and then these Indians begin to lose their power. By that time, the English asked for assistance from their country. In 1644, the English finally succeeded in defeating ...