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Which Native American tribe lived in the area before the English settlers arrived?

  • Powhatan

  • Cherokee

  • Iroquois

  • Algonquin

Answer

The Powhatan tribe lived in the area that is now Williamsburg, Virginia, before the arrival of English settlers. The Powhatan people were part of a larger confederation of tribes led by Chief Powhatan, who played a significant role in the early history of the Virginia Colony.
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