In what year did King Philip's War begin?

In what year did King Philip's War begin?

• A. 1622
• B. 1675
• C. 1689
• D. 1763

Answer: (B)

King Philip's War began in 1675, when Metacom, the Wampanoag leader also known as King Philip, united several tribes to resist English settlement across southern New England. The uprising grew out of escalating tensions over land, sovereignty, and colonial policies, and was sparked by events such as the death of John Sassamon, a Native Christian adviser, which helped push the conflict into open violence. The fighting continued through 1675 and into 1676, ending after Metacom was killed. So, the starting year is 1675.

King Philip's War began in 1675, when Metacom, the Wampanoag leader also known as King Philip, united several tribes to resist English settlement across southern New England. The uprising grew out of escalating tensions over land, sovereignty, and colonial policies, and was sparked by events such as the death of John Sassamon, a Native Christian adviser, which helped push the conflict into open violence. The fighting continued through 1675 and into 1676, ending after Metacom was killed. So, the starting year is 1675.