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CHAPTER 1∏

THE BEGINING OF KING

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• Native American population declined rapidly

• Native American population went from 140,000 to 10,000

• Twelve out of ninety New England towns were destroyed

• In 1675, he led an attack on Swansea, Massachusetts. Over the next year, both sides raided villages and killed hundreds of victims

• Perhaps 40 percent of New England's Indian population was killed or fled the region.

After the Pequot War, a war between New England settlers and Indians in 1636-1637, New England was free of major Indian wars for about forty years. During this period, the region's Native American population declined rapidly and suffered severe losses of land and cultural independence.

Between 1600-1675, New England's Native American population fell from 140,000 to 10,000, while the English population grew to 50,000. Meanwhile, the New England Puritans launched a campaign to convert the Indians to Protestantism. One leading missionary convinced about 2000 Indians to live in "praying towns," where they were expected to adopt white customs.

In 1675, the chief of the Pokanokets, Metacomet (whom the English called King Philip), forged a military alliance including about two- thirds of the region's Indians. In 1675, he led an attack on Swansea, Massachusetts. Over the next year, both sides raided villages and killed hundreds of victims. Twelve out of ninety New England towns were destroyed. This war was called King Philip’s War.

Relative to the size of the population, King Philip's War was the most destructive conflict in American history. Five percent of New England's population was killed--a higher proportion than Germany, Britain, or the United States lost during World War II. Indian casualties were far higher; perhaps 40 percent of New England's Indian population was killed or fled the region. When the war was over, the power of New England's Indians was broken. The region's remaining Indians would live in small, scattered communities, serving as the colonists' servants, slaves, and tenants.

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The Begining

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CHAPTER 2∏

THE IMPORTANT EVENTS OF KING

PHILIP’S WAR

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The Facts1674 Dec John Sassamon Tells Plymouth Colony Officials of King Philip's Arranging Attacks on Colonial SettlementsThe spark that ignited King Phillip's War was a report from a Native American Christian convert ("Praying Indian")—an early Harvard graduate, translator, and adviser to Metacom named John1675 Feb 10 Mary Rowlandson is Captured by Wampanoag Indians During Raid on Lancaster VillageAt sunrise, on February 10, 1675, during King Philip's War, Lancaster came under attack by Narragansett, Wampanoag, and Nashaway/Nipmuc Indians. 1675 May 2 Mary Rowlandson is Freed from Wampanoag IndiansAt sunrise, on February 10, 1675, during King Philip's War, Lancaster came under attack by Narragansett, Wampanoag, and Nashaway/Nipmuc Indians. 1675 Jun 8 Three Wampanoag Indians are Hanged for the Murder of John SassamonOn the testimony of a Native American witness, Plymouth Colony arrested three Wampanoags, including one of Metacom's councilors. 1675 Jun 20 A Band of Pokanoket Indians Attacks Homesteads in Plymouth Colony Settlement of SwanseaBeginning in June 1675, the Wampanoag, outfitted with rifles and armor, attacked a series of settlements and took the lives of dozens of colonial men, women and children. 1675 Jun 28 Settlers Send Military Expedition to Destroy Wampanoag Town at Mount Hope in Retaliation for Swansea AttacksOn the testimony of a Native American witness, Plymouth Colony arrested three Wampanoags, including one of Metacom's councilors. 1675 Jul 8 Native Americans Attack Settlements of Middleborough and DartmouthThe war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth (July 8), Mendon (July 14).1675 Jul 14 Native Americans Attack Mendon Settlement in Plymouth ColonyOn July 14, 1675, early violence in King Philip's War took place in Mendon, with the deaths of multiple residents and the destruction of Albee's mill. These were the first settlers killed.1675 Aug 2 Native Americans Attack Brookfield Settlement in Plymouth Colony

• 1675 Jul 14 Native Americans Attack Mendon Settlement in Plymouth Colony

On July 14, 1675, early violence in King Philip's War took place in Mendon, with the deaths of multiple residents and the destruction of Albee's mill. These were the first settlers killed.

• 1675 Aug 19 Native Americans Attack Lancaster in Plymouth Colony

The war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth (July 8), Mendon (July 14).

• 1675 Sep 1 Wampanoag Attack the Town of Hadley, Giving Rise to Angel of Hadley Legend

In 1676, at the height of King Philip's War, the war leader of the Wampanoag used a ruse to lure away the bulk of the colonial troops to the north.

• 1675 Sep 9 New England Confederation Declares War on Native Americans Following Multiple Attacks on Settlements

The war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth

The war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth (July 8), Mendon (July 14).

1675 Aug 19 Native Americans Attack Lancaster in Plymouth Colony

The war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth (July 8), Mendon (July 14).

1675 Sep 1 Wampanoag Attack the Town of Hadley, Giving Rise to Angel of Hadley Legend

In 1676, at the height of King Philip's War, the war leader of the Wampanoag used a ruse to lure away the bulk of the colonial troops to the north.

1675 Sep 9 New England Confederation Declares War on Native Americans Following Multiple Attacks on Settlements

The war quickly spread, and soon involved the Podunk and Nipmuck tribes. During the summer of 1675 the Native Americans attacked at Middleborough and Dartmouth (July 8), Mendon (July 14).

1675 Sep 18 The Battle of Bloody Brook

At the time of the Europeans' arrival, Deerfield was inhabited by the Pocumtuck nation, with a village by the same name.

1675 Oct 5 More than Half of the Town of Springfield is Destroyed by the Pocomtuc Tribe

Springfield remained a small working town when its security was threatened in 1675, during King Philip's War.

1675 Oct 16 Native American Attack Severely Damages Town of Hatfield

Hatfield was founded in 1660 on land granted to General Daniel Dennison and Governor William Bradford.

1675 Nov 2 Governor Josiah Winslow Leads Militia Against Narragansett Tribe

On November 2, Plymouth Colony governor Josiah Winslow led a combined force of colonial militia against the Narragansett tribe.

1675 Dec 16 Great Swamp Fight

Led by an Indian guide, on December 16, 1675 on a bitterly cold storm-filled day, the main Narragansett fort near modern South Kingstown, Rhode Island was found and attacked by the colonist.

1676 Mar 12 Native American Forces Attack Plymouth Plantation

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Spring of 1676 marked the high point for the combined tribes when, on March 12, they attacked Plymouth Plantation itself.

1676 Mar 26 The 'Nine Men's Misery' Incident

On March 26, 1676 during King Philip's War, Captain Michael Pierce led approximately 60 Plymouth Colony colonial troops and 20 Wampanoag Christian Indians in pursuit of Narragansett Indians.

1676 Mar 29 Native Americans Completely Destroy Providence, RI

The new year of 1676 saw Philip weakened—somewhat. In January, he and his band traveled further west to Mohawk territory, seeking, but failing to secure, an alliance.

1676 May 18 Captain William Turner of the Massachusetts Militia Ambush Native Americans at Peskeopscut

In April 1676 the Narragansett were defeated and their chief, Canonchet, was killed.

1676 Jun 12 Force of 250 Native Americans Defeated Near Marlborough, as King Philip's Allies Begin to Desert War

With the help of their long-time allies the Mohegans, the colonists won at Hadley, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1676, and scattered most of the survivors into the wilds of New Hampshire.

1676 Aug 12 King Philip is Shot Dead by Native American Pilgrim Ally, John Alderman

Philip's allies began to desert him. By early July, over 400 had surrendered to the colonists, and Philip himself had taken refuge in the Assowamset Swamp.

1678 Apr 12 Sir Edmund Andros Negotiates Treaty with Northern Bands of Native Americans, Conclusively Ending King Philip's War

With Metacomet's death, the war in the south was largely ended. Over 600 colonists and 3,000 Indians had been killed. Several hundred more natives who had surrendered or been captured were killed.

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The Facts Continued• 1675 Oct 16 Native American

Attack Severely Damages Town of Hatfield

Hatfield was founded in 1660 on land granted to General Daniel Dennison and Governor William Bradford.

• 1675 Dec 16 Great Swamp Fight

Led by an Indian guide, on December 16, 1675 on a bitterly cold storm-filled day, the main Narragansett fort near modern South Kingstown, Rhode Island was found and attacked by the colonist.

• 1676 Aug 12 King Philip is Shot Dead by Native American Pilgrim Ally, John Alderman

Philip's allies began to desert him. By early July, over 400 had surrendered to the colonists, and Philip himself had taken refuge in the Assowamset Swamp.

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CHAPTER 3∏

THE END OF KING PHILIP’S

WAR

Native American forces attack Plymouth Plantation on March 12, 1676. On March 26, 1676 during King Philip’s War, captain Michael Pear led approximately 60 Plymouth colony

colonial troops and 21 Wampanohe Christian Indians in pursuit of Narragansett Indians. Native Americans completely destroyed Providence Rhode Island. While the new year of 1676

saw King Philip weakened somewhat, in January he and his band traveled farther west to Mohawk territory seeking but failing to secure an alliance. King Philip was shot dead by

Native American Pilgrim Ally, John Alderm. The Indians that survived were forced to work for the New England Colonist. Sir Edmund Andrews negotiates

treaty with northern bands of Native Americans conclusively ending King Philip’s War. King Philip’s War ended with the

colonist winning. With Metacomet’s dead the war in the south was largely ended. Over 600 Colonist and 3,000 Indians had been

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Final Assessment

Who was involved in King Philip’s War?

What is another name for King Philip?

On what date were the first settlers killed what where did this take place?

What do you believe caused King Philip’s War?

Do you think this war could of been prevented? If so, how?

If King Philip’s war would of ended with the native American’s winning, then how would our world look different today?

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King Philip’s War