Pequot War (1634 -1638) Massachusetts and Plymouth Colonies, in confederation with the Narragansett and
Mohegan tribes, destroyed all Pequot settlements. The survivors were sold as slaves to the Caribbean colonies.
A massacre against the Pequot
King Philip (Metacom)
Roger Williams sets “Separation of Church and State” in Rhode Island Charter, 1644.
King Phillip’s War (1675 – 1676) The Wanpanoag Confederation chief (aka Metacom) attacked western
settlements in Massachusetts, Connecticutt and Rhode Island. The war ended only after King Philip’s body was
found as a casualty in battle. Most tribes lost most of the land in Western New England.
Bacon’s Rebellion (1676) As poor settlers pressured Indians in western Virginia for land, many raids between
Indians and local colonists broke out. Bacon, called on Governor Berkeley to attack the Indians. Berkeley
refused. Bacon burned the Capital, Jamestown. Berkeley was expelled. The Rebellion collapsed after Bacon
died of fever.
Stono Rebellion (1739) – The largest slave rebellion in the British American Colonies. It was led by Cato, a
literate Congolese slave, who led a band of Portuguese speaking Catholic slaves, through South Carolina. This
led to the Negro Act of 1740 that restricted the assembly, education and movement of slaves in SC. This law
was copied in other colonies, and served as the basis for slaves up to the American Civil War in 1860.
Leisler’s Rebellion (1689 – 1691) Leisler led Dutch colonists to overthrow the Royalist Governor Andros after
the Glorious Revolution took place. He moved to redistribute wealth away from the rich Anglican English
aristocrats. When the new King William III called on Leisler to step down, Leisler refused. he was removed by
force.
Salem Witch Trials (1692 - 1693) – Several refugees from King Philip’s War (1675-1676) were settled in
Salem. They started a new Church, splitting the community. Several girls became sick with demonic visions,
accusing many of the immigrants – especially widows and outsiders – of being witches. Trials ensued. 19 were
hanged, one crushed by stones for refusing to enter a plea.