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The New England Colonies

Question 8 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

What happened to the Pequot people after the Pequot War?

Answer
A
Many Pequot left to join with other Indigenous tribes.
B
The Pequot moved further inland to avoid the colonists.
C
Many Pequot were enslaved by the colonists.
D
The Pequot and colonists formed an alliance.

Explanation

After the Pequot War of 1636–1637, the English colonists killed many Pequot people and forced many survivors into slavery or servitude. Others were dispersed among neighboring Indigenous communities. Therefore, the best answer is “Many Pequot were enslaved by the colonists.”

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