King Philips War

King Philip’s War
King Philip’s War was one of the most costly wars of all time. It began in June of 1675 and ended a mere sixteen months later. Although it was not an incredibly long war, it was one with incredible consequences. The causes were partly in the Native Americans diminishing share of New England land, partly in the fact that they realized their so called “inferiority to the white man”, and partly in the mind of one chief who believed the mingling of Native Americans and white men to be unsuited. This man is now known as King Philip. King Philip’s war was a turning point in American history. It resulted in great losses to the Native Americans, turned New England into a catastrophe, and put an appalling stereotype on the Native Americans.

King Philip’s War was one of the bloodiest and most costly in the history of America. More than half of the Native Americans died. Others were sold into slavery, or suffered wi...