New England's First Conflict - The Pequot War, Part 1: Origins

An educational video recounting the origins of the Pequot War, a conflict that changed New England forever. An important chapter in American history, it is rarely covered extensively by schools. Please enjoy, and feel free to ask me any questions about the story! It can be overwhelming at times, but is extremely exciting :)

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Bibliography at bottom of description

AUTHOR’S NOTE

This video acts as a ‘sequel’ to the First Thanksgiving, taking place in the decade after the famous feast. More important players are introduced, such as John Winthrop Sr. and Uncas of the Mohegans, but Plymouth colony is still alive.

Yet again, I was obliged to leave out many details due to time constraints, but please feel free to leave a comment asking about anything that may not have been clear in the video!

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Sounds

"Bell, Candle Damper, A (H1).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org (wampum ding)

“Wink.aif” by bennychico11 (http://www.redlabaudio.com/) of Freesound.org (wink)

“Remains, Marching boots.wav” sound from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/

Various sound effects from Freesounds.org

All music created by myself, in addition to the song "Catch Me" by Cape Kidnappers

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