Indian Wars

King Philip:Metacom

Powhatan Confederacy 1622-44 (Virginia) Following an initial period of peaceful relations, a 12-year conflict left many natives and colonists dead, but the remaining colonists were victorious.

Pequot War 1637,Massacre at Mystic (Connecticut and Rhode Island) The death of a colonist eventually led to the immolation of 600-700 natives. The remainder were sold into slavery in Bermuda.

King Philip's War 1675-78 (Massachusetts and Rhode Island) Philip's attempt to drive out the settlers, beginning at Swansea, Massachusetts, led to slaughter on both sides and his own death.

Pueblo Revolt 1680-92 (Arizona and New Mexico) Led by Popé, Pueblo Indians threw off the Spanish yoke and lived independently for 12 years. The Spanish reconquered in 1692.

French and Indian War 1689-1763 (Eastern Woodlands) A contest between France and Britain for possession of North America. For various motivations, most Algonquian tribes allied with the French; the Iroquois with the British.

Tuscarora War 1711 (North Carolina) The Tuscarora under chief Hancock attacked several settlements, killing settlers and destroying farms. In 1713, James Moore and Yamasee warriors defeated the raiders.

Yamasee War 1715-1718 (South Carolina) An Indian confederation led by the Yamasee came close to exterminating white settlement in their region.

Pontiac's Conspiracy 1763 (Ohio River Valley) Warrior chief Pontiac and a large alliance drove out the British at every post except Detroit. After besieging the fort for five months, they withdrew to find food for the winter.