Sold Slavery Quote by Nathaniel Philbrick
““It has been estimated that at least a thousand Indians were sold into slavery during King Philip’s War, with over half the slaves coming from Plymouth Colony alone. By the end of the war, Mount Hope, once the crowded Native heart of the colony, was virtually empty of inhabitants. Fifty-six years after the sailing of the Mayflower, the Pilgrims’ children had not only defeated the Pokanokets in a devastating war, they had taken conscious, methodical measures to purge the land of its people.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Mayflower: The First Pilgrims’ Adventure” by Nathaniel Philbrick, 2006
The passage highlights the massive forced displacement and killing of Native peoples during King Philip’s War, emphasizing the deliberate, systematic removal of indigenous inhabitants by colonial settlers.
In simple terms: Colonial war caused huge Native loss and forced removal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront historical injustices.
Themes
colonialism
war
genocide
memory
indigenous rights
Mood
somber
reflective
urgent
Type
historical
educational
activist
When to use this quote
- historical research
- education curricula
- museum exhibits
- public memorials
- reparative justice
Key Concepts
systemic oppression
colonial expansion
cultural erasure
Questions to Reflect On
- How did Native communities resist and survive?
- What responsibilities do descendants have today?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may underrepresent Native agency and resistance.
