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

1638

Puritans force Quinnipiac onto the first reservation

New Haven, the first reservation, on a map. Image: Kmusser
New Haven, the first reservation, on a map. Image: Kmusser

The first reservation within the borders of the current U.S. is established by Puritans near New Haven, Connecticut. They force the Quinnipiac onto the reservation and forbid them from leaving and from traditional ceremonial practices. Puritans use Quinnipiac lands for their own settlements (Native Voices, "AD 1638: Puritans force Quinnipiac onto the first reservation").

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