The Powhatan Indians attacked Jamestown in 1622 because

a. Chief Powhatan had died and the new chief regarded the English as more of a threat than Powhatan had.
b. The English settlers had cut off trade with the Powhatans.
c. The colonists had executed three Powhatans for theft.
d. all of these choices.
e. none of these choices.


ANS: A

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