Question

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of King Phillip's War?

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of King Phillip's War?




A) The war was fought between Native American tribes, led by their leader Metacom (also known as King Philip), and English colonists.


B) The main cause of the war was tensions and conflicts over land, resources, and the encroachment of English settlers on Native American territories.


C) The English colonists formed alliances with some Native American tribes who were opposed to Metacom's leadership.


D) King Philip's War marked a turning point in relations between Native Americans and English colonists, leading to the further displacement and subjugation of Native American tribes in the region.

Answer 1

First, let’s begin by discussing King Philip/
Metacom’s War.

From 1675-1676, a series of battles were fought in New Hampshire between the colonists and the Wampanoags, led by Metacom, a chief also known as King Philip. The war was started when the Massachusetts government tried to assert court jurisdiction over the local natives. The colonists won with the help of the Mohawks and defeated Metacom.

Although the battles were costly and also signified the end of major native resistance in the New England colonies at the time, it did not mark a turning point in the relationship between English colonists and native Americans. While it did intensify tensions, the relationship between the two groups was already strained due to factors such as encroachment.

Therefore, the correct answer is D.