As leader of the Jamestown Colony, John Smith:

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John Smith used rigorous military discipline to hold the colony together. He established strict rules and punishments for those who did not contribute to the colony's survival. Under his leadership, the colonists focused on agriculture and trade with Native Americans, which helped sustain the colony. While Smith did have some conflicts with Native Americans, he did not marry Pocahontas (she married John Rolfe) and his leadership was successful in keeping the Jamestown Colony afloat.

As Leader of the Jamestown Colony, John Smith