On this day, 22 May 1623, English military forces met with Powhatan leaders by the Potomac River sup
On this day, 22 May 1623, English military forces met with Powhatan leaders by the Potomac River supposedly for a peace parley following an uprising by the Native Americans. However, a wealthy doctor, John Pott, had made poison which had been put in a container of wine. After the conclusion of peace talks, the English party invited the Powhatans to join them in drinking together. The Native Americans demanded that the English interpreter drink first. He complied, but drank from a separate container. Around 200 Powhatan people were killed by the poisoned wine, and English troops then opened fire on survivors, killing around 50 more. Although Opechancanough, seen by the English as mastermind of the rebellion, was not one of those killed. Pott later became governor of Virginia, but was removed from office after being convicted of cattle theft. Pictured: an illustration of Opechancanough helping organise resistance Learn more about Native American resistance and genocide in this book: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/500-years-of-indigenous-resistance-gord-hill https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1993862564132217/?type=3 -- source link