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AD 1638: Puritans force Quinnipiac onto the first reservation

Puritans near what is now known as New Haven, Connecticut, establish the first reservation. They force the Quinnipiac from their homelands, forbid them to leave the reservation, and restrict their traditional practices. The Puritans take the Quinnipiac lands for new settlements.

Theme
Land and Water, Native Rights
Region
Northeast