, Massachusetts, USA
1722 - July 25 - The Three Years War begins along the Maine and Massachusetts border.
The Three Years War, which began on July 25, 1722, was a conflict fought along the border of Maine and Massachusetts (which was a single province at the time). The war was primarily between British settlers and Native American tribes, particularly the Abenaki, with some support from the French. The conflict stemmed from tensions over land ownership, as the British settlers encroached on territory that the Native Americans considered their own.
The war was characterized by brutal raids and counter-raids, with both sides committing atrocities against the other. The Native American forces, led by Chief Gray Lock, launched several attacks on British settlements, resulting in the deaths of many settlers and the capture of others. In response, the British organized military expeditions to retaliate and protect their settlements. The war continued for three years, with intermittent fighting and periods of relative calm. It eventually ended in 1725 with the signing of a peace treaty, which was largely favorable to the British and marked a significant shift in power dynamics in the region.
July 25, 1722
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