Wars, politics & history

Anglo-Powhatan Wars

from May 1609 to October 1646

Series of three wars fought between English settlers of the Virginia Colony and the Powhatan alliance of Virgina Indians. It began in May 1609 and lasted until October 1646 (about 37 years). The setting was Colony of Virginia. It was part of American Indian Wars. Those involved included Colony of Virginia and Tsenacommacah.

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