History of North America

What was the successful military action by colonies united in New England Confederation?

The successful military action by colonies united in the New England Confederation was the Pequot War. The war was fought in 1637 between the Pequot tribe and the English colonists of Connecticut and Massachusetts Bay Colony, with support from the other New England colonies. The war was the result of growing tensions between the Pequots and the English, who were competing for control of trade and resources in the region. The Pequots also attacked several English settlements, killing and capturing colonists. In response, the English colonies formed the New England Confederation, a military alliance, and launched a campaign against the Pequots. The war ended with the defeat of the Pequots and the destruction of their main fort. The war secured English control over the region and paved the way for further expansion of English settlements in New England.