Captain John Smith:
In 1606, John Smith wanted to colonize Virginia. he took three ships up there. They landed in Virginia and named their colony Jamestown. Harsh weather and Indians almost destroyed it, and in December 1607, Smith was taken to Potwahaton, the Indian chief, but was released. He instituted the rule: "He who does not work, shall not eat". After being shot, he returned to live in England.
In 1606, John Smith wanted to colonize Virginia. he took three ships up there. They landed in Virginia and named their colony Jamestown. Harsh weather and Indians almost destroyed it, and in December 1607, Smith was taken to Potwahaton, the Indian chief, but was released. He instituted the rule: "He who does not work, shall not eat". After being shot, he returned to live in England.
Thomas Hooker:
He was the pastor of a church in Massachusetts. In 1636, he took his congregation to find a new English settlement in Hartford, Connecticut, because of his disagreements about voting. He also created the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
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