Asked by Julie Urban on Jun 30, 2024
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Which of these was a result of the Pequot War in 1636?
A) Colonists were appalled at the amount of bloodshed and increased their determination to use negotiation with the Indians as a way to resolve differences.
B) Indian tribes united in their effort to combat colonial expansion.
C) Events were set in motion that led to Massachusetts Bay to become the first colony to legalize slavery.
D) The popularity of Charles I increased among the colonists.
Pequot War
A conflict between Native American Pequot tribe and an alliance of the English colonists and their Native American allies during 1636-1638 in New England, resulting in the decimation of the Pequot tribe.
Colonial Expansion
The process by which a country extends its control and influence into new territories, often through colonization for economic, political, or military reasons.
- Analyze the reasons and consequences of disputes between settlers and Indigenous peoples, as well as among European nations in North America.
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Stephanie RichardsJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Pequot War led to the enslavement of survivors and captives among the Pequot people, marking an early instance of legalized slavery in the North American colonies, particularly in Massachusetts Bay.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the reasons and consequences of disputes between settlers and Indigenous peoples, as well as among European nations in North America.