What was a major cause of the pequot war and king Philip's war?

Answer 1

A major cause of the Pequot War (1636-1638) and King Philip's War (1675-1678) was the escalating tension over land and resources between Native American tribes and English settlers. As the settlers expanded their territories in New England, they encroached on Native lands, leading to competition for resources, trade disputes, and cultural clashes. Additionally, the desire for control over trade routes and alliances further fueled hostilities, ultimately resulting in violent confrontations. These conflicts were also driven by the settlers' attempts to impose their governance and way of life on the Indigenous populations.