King Philips War Made by: Taylon Thomas

Other Names for the War First Indian War Metacom’s War Metacomet’s War Metacom’s Rebellion

Places King Phillips Meeting Place on Mount Hope Places the war affected

Information about the war The conflict had been going on from the 1660’s but the actual war began in 1675 and ended about a year later in The war was led by the Wampanoag leader Metacom (King Philip known by the English) It was the most devastating war between the Native Americans and Englishman

Before the War Before the King Philips War occurred the Wampanoag Indian Tribe and Colonist were quite friendly to each other. No major conflicts happened that we know of. But as the colonist began to take over more and more land, and wanted the Indians to become civilized (follow laws and learn to read and write) conflict began to come with more force. Before the King Philips War occurred the Wampanoag Indian Tribe and Colonist were quite friendly to each other. No major conflicts happened that we know of. But as the colonist began to take over more and more land, and wanted the Indians to become civilized (follow laws and learn to read and write) conflict began to come with more force.

When did the War Begin? The war began in 1675 when Metacom the son of Massasoit (Metacom is also known as King Philips to the Colonist) decided to lead the New England Native American Indians into war against the Colonist. The war began in 1675 when Metacom the son of Massasoit (Metacom is also known as King Philips to the Colonist) decided to lead the New England Native American Indians into war against the Colonist.

When did the War End King Philip’s War ended in This long and deadly war resulted in the deaths of tons on both sides. Not only were entire villages destroyed but also half of the villages of New England were damaged. King Philip’s War ended in This long and deadly war resulted in the deaths of tons on both sides. Not only were entire villages destroyed but also half of the villages of New England were damaged.

Conflicts that happened in Weetamoo The Colonist tried really hard to get the Wampanoag Indians to “Live under their Government” (follow their ways of life and follow their laws) Wanted the Young Natives to learn to “read and write”

People in the War Weetamoo King Philip Wamsutta Massasoit

Fun Facts The King Philips War is Largely Ignored by the American People. One of Americas most devastating conflicts. The War was named after King Philips, the son of Massasoit, the leader of the Wampanoag Tribe. One in every ten men on both sides was Wounded or Killed.

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