Indigenous Tribes (Powhatan Confederacy)

The Powhatan Confederacy was a powerful alliance of Native American tribes in the Virginia area, led by Chief Powhatan during the early 1600s. Comprising around 30 tribes, they shared similar languages, customs, and resources, primarily hunting, fishing, and farming. The Confederacy played a significant role in the region's history, especially during the early European settlement of Jamestown. Relationships with colonists ranged from trade and cooperation to conflict. Understanding the Powhatan Confederacy offers insight into Native American social structures, culture, and their interactions with European explorers during the early colonial period.