What was the Yamasee War (1715-1717)?

Introduction The Yamasee War (also spelled Yamassee or Yemassee) was a conflict fought in South Carolina from 14 April 1715 to 1717 between British settlers from the Province of Carolina and the Yamasee and a number of other allied Native American peoples, including the Muscogee, Cherokee, Catawba, Apalachee, Apalachicola, Yuchi, Savannah River Shawnee, Congaree, Waxhaw,… Read More

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What was the Tuscarora War (1711-1715)?

Introduction The Tuscarora War was fought in North Carolina from 10 September 1711 until 11 February 1715 between the Tuscarora people and their allies on one side and European American settlers, the Yamassee, and other allies on the other. This was considered the bloodiest colonial war in North Carolina. The Tuscarora signed a treaty with… Read More

What was the Tuscarora War (1711-1715)?

Introduction The Tuscarora War was fought in North Carolina from 10 September 1711 to 11 February 1715 between the Tuscarora people and their allies on one side and European American settlers, the Yamassee, and other allies on the other. This was considered the bloodiest colonial war in North Carolina. The Tuscarora signed a treaty with… Read More