Question

what was the role of chief powhatan in the founding of jamestown? he helped the colonists defend jamestown from other native american groups. he taught the colonists how to plant corn and hunt for food. he attacked the colony and made it difficult for the colonists to survive. he forced the colonists to abandon jamestown and go to other settlements.

Explanation:

Chief Powhatan initially had a tense - yet sometimes cooperative - relationship with the Jamestown colonists. He did not help defend against other Native American groups, nor did he teach colonists to plant and hunt in a friendly - teaching sense. Instead, his actions often made life difficult for the colonists. He launched attacks on the colony which made survival challenging for the settlers.

Answer:

He attacked the colony and made it difficult for the colonists to survive.