Metacom's War (feb 1, 1675 – jan 1, 1678)

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AKA King Philips war
Metacom: cheif of Wampanoag
Wampanoags were asked to submit to english rule, refused and there were high tensions
Metacom gained support of other tribes and raided/attacked white settlments
1675-76
Settlers won, but brutal fighting and lots of casualities
¼ of remaining Indian population died
Some sold into slavery in west idies
Food shortages, disease
Metacom ran short of suppies- ambushed and killed 1676

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