"Address to Captain Smith" Chief Powhatan

This time when we listen to the address we are going to pause and underline details that help us understand the main idea of the address.

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Chief Powhatan is warning the settlers that his descendants may not be as patient and friendly as he was.

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Chief Powhatan is saying that the settlers are the ones who are the source of the conflict. And that the Powhatan can survive without the Powhatan, but the settlers need the Powhatan's help.

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Chief Powhatan wonders why the settlers are "jealous" of the Powhatan, because they've always been willing to trade with them and have peace.

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He is warning Captain Smith that if they don't find a way to have peace it could be the death of both of them.

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Finally, Chief Powhatan gives one more exhortation (encouragement) that they should find a way to live in peace.

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Given the details of each paragraph, what do you think the main idea of Chief Powhatan's address is?