Major conflict

Definition

Major conflict refers to significant clashes or disputes that occurred between Native Americans and European settlers during the 1600s. These conflicts often involved territorial disputes, cultural differences, resource competition, or misunderstandings.

Related terms

King Philip's War: A major conflict in 1675-1676 between New England Native American tribes and English colonists, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

Pueblo Revolt: An uprising of Pueblo Native Americans against Spanish colonizers in present-day New Mexico in 1680.

Pequot War: A violent conflict that occurred between English settlers and the Pequot tribe in Connecticut in 1637, leading to the near destruction of the Pequot people.