The Truth About Colonization in the Americas The only true Americans are the Indigenous peoples who lived on this land long before colonization—spanning the entire continent, from the United States and Canada to Mexico, Central, and South America. The arrival of settlers brought devastation: lands were stolen, homes destroyed, families torn apart, and violence inflicted upon entire communities. In places like Massachusetts and Connecticut, tragic events unfolded. Indigenous communities were not met with thanks or coexistence but with calculated violence. In 1637, the Pequot War culminated in the horrific Mystic Massacre in Connecticut, where settlers and their allies burned a Pequot village, killing hundreds. In Massachusetts, tensions and conflicts during King Philip’s War (1675–1678) led to widespread loss of Native lives and lands. These were not isolated events but part of a larger pattern of colonial expansion fueled by greed and oppression. It’s vital to remember this history and acknowledge the resilience of Indigenous peoples, who continue to fight for their rights and cultural preservation.
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