Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and The Start of a New Nation

What were the motivations of the Virginia Company and Jamestown’s first settlers? How does David A. Price frame these motivations, and how does the outcome of his narrative align or misalign with them?

What role does class play in John Smith’s initial treatment by the rest of the Virginia Company’s council members?

Price depicts the early settlers as driven by relatable motives toward profit and comfort. Does his depiction of the Algonquins meet this standard of relatability?