1. King Philips War
Occurred

3. Basic Information
Last major effort by the Native Americans of south New England to drive out the English colonists
This resulted from tension following the collapse of trade partnerships and aggressive expansion

4. Chief Metacomet The English called him King Philip
He was the second son of Massasoit
He was the chief of the Wampanoag

5. Population
By this time, the New England immigrants from Europe totaled about 80,000 people in 110 towns
The Native population was down to about 10,000

6. The Nipmucks, Pocumtucks, and Narragansett tribes joined with the Wampanoag tribe
This battle lasted 14 months and destroyed 12 frontier towns

7. Events that led up to War
They had become dependent on English goods, food, and weapons
Bargaining power diminished as the fur trade dried up
King Philip and other Native Americans were forced to recognize English sovereignty

8. The War Started when some Natives killed an Englishmen’s cattle
The farmer retaliated by killing several Native Americans
This led to a series of battles

9. War ended when King Philip was captured and beheaded
In the end, Natives destroyed 12 English towns

10. Aftermath Over 600 colonists were killed
Around 3,000 Native Americans were killed and many others were enslaved
Per capita, it was probably the deadliest war ever in America

11. Do you think that Metacomet did the right thing by attacking the Colonists?

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