Powhatan Confederacy

The Powhatan Confederacy was a group of Native American tribes in the Virginia area during the early 17th century. Led by Chief Powhatan, it included over 30 tribes that collectively occupied a large territory. The Confederacy was crucial during the early English settlement at Jamestown in 1607, as it interacted and sometimes clashed with the settlers. The relationship was complex, involving trade, diplomacy, and conflict. The Powhatan Confederacy played a significant role in the early colonial history of the United States, highlighting the interactions between Indigenous populations and European settlers.