Invasion from All Directions—Stolen Lands, Stolen Peoples 1600-1699

1623

Pamunkey Peace Talk Massacre

John Smith taking the King of Pamunkey prisoner. Image: Robert Vaughan
John Smith taking the King of Pamunkey prisoner. Image: Robert Vaughan

At the Pamunkey “Peace Talks,” Virginia colonists secretly poison wine, which kills Powhatan leaders and 200 Pamunkey people. Additionally, 50 Pamunkey are physically murdered (“List of Indian massacres”).

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