Chinese, Cantonese (Sinitic) Note: Cantonese is a tonal language. Pronunciations provided below include numbers indicating tone. Tone 1 is high and level/falling; 2 is medium and rising; 3 is medium and level; 4 is low and falling; 5 is low and rising, 6 is low and level. The characters shown are Traditional Chinese characters.
John Rolfe. John Rolfe played a pivotal role in the early development of the American colonies. His success as a farmer had significant financial impact, and his marriage to Pocahontas solidified shaky relations with local Indians for several years. While Rolfe was not a famous figure of his time, his life and work helped shape the future of the American colonies in many ways.
Pocahontas also took an English name, Rebecca, upon converting. Pocahontas and John Rolfe were married in 1614 and this marked the beginning of a new era for white â Indian relations. The Peace of Pocahontas began on their wedding day in 1614 and lasted until the next large-scale massacre in 1622.