The Pequot Indians were annihilated to the brink of extinction by the English during the attack of 1637. The war started when a Pequot leader was taken for ransom and murdered by a notorious Dutch slaver and privateer, John Stone. His actions set off a string of events that ended badly for the Pequot.
After the 1637 vengeance annihilation of most of the Pequot tribe, Native allies to the English (including the Mayflower Pilgrims) expressed that the Pequot massacre “went too far.” War among Native groups had never been so complete and final as to wipe out entire tribes.
You can learn more about the Pequot War and its aftermath at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum online (PequotMuseum.org).
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Posted September 3, 2009 by Admin under Fun Facts
