The Massachusett and other Algonquian tribal groups were almost destroyed by a European-introduced plague between 1617 and 1619 and the remaining population was scattered following colonization of the area by English settlers.
The Massachusett were almost destroyed by a European. Other Algonquian tribal groups were almost destroyed by a European. Introduced plague between 1617 and 1619 was scattered following colonization of the area by English settlers. The remaining population was scattered following colonization of the area by English settlers.