Which war took place between New England Native American Peoples and New England Colonists?
Understand the Problem
The question asks you to identify the war fought between New England Native Americans and New England Colonists from a list of options.
Answer
King Philip's War.
King Philip's War, also known as the First Indian War, was a conflict in southern New England from 1675 to 1676 between New England colonists and Native American peoples.
Answer for screen readers
King Philip's War, also known as the First Indian War, was a conflict in southern New England from 1675 to 1676 between New England colonists and Native American peoples.
More Information
King Philip's War is named after Metacomet, also known as King Philip, who was a Wampanoag chief. The war was a result of rising tensions over land, resources, and cultural differences between the English colonists and the Native American tribes.
Tips
It is important to note other conflicts occurred between colonists and Native Americans, such as the Pequot War, but King Philip's War is likely the most well known and destructive.
Sources
- King Philip's War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- King Philip's War—also known as the First Indian War, the Great Narragansett War or Metacom's Rebellion—took place in southern New England from 1675 to 1676 - history.com
- The New England Colonies and the Native Americans - education.nationalgeographic.org
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