Join us as we break down the devastating conflict of 1675-1676, analyzing how this war between English colonists and Indigenous tribes fundamentally reshaped New England and set the course for future American expansion. This is the perfect, concise resource for students studying early American history, Native American studies, or the history of conflict, teachers, and parents to understand the essential causes and lasting consequences of King Philip’s War that broke out 350 years ago. Click here for the 6-minute video posted on October 23, 2025 by Curriculum Bytes.

The Causes: Understanding the growing tension over land, sovereignty, and cultural differences that led to the war, focusing on the Pokanoket (Wampanoag) leader Metacom, known to the English as King Philip.

The Conflict: Analyzing the brutal nature of the war, the involvement of various Indigenous tribes, and the catastrophic human and economic cost to both sides.

The Legacy of Conquest: Discussing how the war solidified English dominance in the region, established a lasting narrative of Native American subjugation, and became a pivotal, yet often forgotten, event in the creation of a distinct American identity.