In June 1675, the peace was shattered by an Indian massacre at Swansea which began King Philip's War, the most devastating event to visit the colony of Rhode Island prior to the American Revolution.
The peace was shattered by an Indian massacre at Swansea. This was in June 1675. This Indian massacre at Swansea began King Philip's War to visit the colony of Rhode Island prior to the American Revolution. King Philip's War was the most devastating event.