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1492
Columbus meets Indians at Caribbean islands
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1492
Columbus sends 250,000 Indians back to Europe to be slaves
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Powhatan and Pocahontas assisted Jamestown settlers survival
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Indians attack Jamestown settlers
Indians attack Jamestown settlers because of relationships turning south over time. -
French & Indian War
Indians fought alongside French against English settlers -
Pontiac’s War
Pontiac an Ottawa chief lead attacks on English forts. Resulted in proclamation that prevented English settlement west. -
Battle of point pleasant
Fight in present day Ohio over territory owned by Indians. English were the victors and forced Indians further west