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Wampanoag Indians meet the Pilgrims
Wampanoag Indians meet the Pilgrims as they arrive in Plymouth. Tribe member Squanto helps them survive their first winter in North America. -
Wampanoags and pilgrims sign a peace treaty
Massasoit signs a peace treaty with the Wampanoag. They agree to respect each other and to live in harmony with each other. This is also the year that the legendary “First Thanksgiving” took place. After a plentiful harvest, the Wampanoags invited the pilgrims over to join in their harvest feast. It lasted three days and there was plenty of food and games. Wild game, corn, beans, squash and wild plants were eaten. -
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Death of Massasoit
With the death of Massasoit, the peace treaty he signed is no longer honored. His son, Phillip becomes sachem of the Wampanoag. ”King Phillip,” as he is known, wages war against the English. He attempts to push the English “back to sea” in an attempt to defend his people’s land so it can be rightfully used by his people again. Unfortunately, he loses the battle because he is betrayed by his own people when they reveal his hiding place. King Phillip is murdered and his family is enslaved -
Wampanoag and English do not see eye to eye
The Wampanoag and the English do not see eye-to-eye. The Wampanoag want to keep their traditional land, their traditions and their way of life. The English want to colonize and make The New World their new home. -
Wampanoag Tribe is allowed self-governance
Massachusetts government finally allows them limited self-governance. -
George Washington signs a Trade and Non-Intercourse Act which requires federal approval for all land transactions
George Washington signs a Trade and Non-Intercourse Act which requires federal approval for all land transactions