Background & Key Figures
Who was King Philip also known as?
Metacom
What is the first major cause of the war involving misunderstandings about land?
Cultural Tension
What event immediately triggered King Philip to act?
the execution of three Native men accused of killing Sassamon
What was destroyed during King Philip’s War?
villages, crops, and livestock
Name two causes of King Philip’s War.
cultural tensions, broken promises, leadership issues, immediate spark
Which Native American tribe did King Philip lead?
the Wampanoag
Colonists broke ________ with the Wampanoag, causing anger.
treaties/ promises
How did King Philip view the executions?
unfair and a violation of treaties
Approximately how did the war affect Native communities?
displacement or destruction of their communities
Why did cultural differences contribute to the war?
misunderstanding over land use, beliefs, and governance
What did English colonists try to make Native Americans follow?
English laws and Christianity
King Philip became frustrated because his _______ was being undermined.
leadership/power/ authority
What actions did King Philip’s warriors take after the executions?
attacking colonist villages and property
How did the war affect colonists in the region?
fear and more caution in frontier settlements
Which single event could be considered the immediate spark of the war?
the execution of the three Native men
Name one reason colonists and Native Americans had tension before the war.
Disagreement over land or cultural differences
How did unfair treatment or broken agreements contribute to the start of the war?
they increased mistrust and tension between groups
Why did this spark lead to war rather than negotiation?
the event angered Native leaders, breaking trust with colonists
Name one long-term effect of King Philip’s War.
Native communities were displaced or destroyed.
Explain how multiple causes combined to lead to King Philip’s War.
cultural tensions, broken promises, leadership frustrations, and immediate spark escalated into violent conflict