Creating the United States

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In July 1776 representatives of the Massachusetts government met with delegates from the Native American tribes of the St. John’s and Micmac Indians. Some of the Indians agreed to help settlers defend the Maine region from attacks by British forces and their Indian allies from Canada and New York.

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“Indians: Both the Mickmack, or Cape Sable Indians . . .”


In July 1776 representatives of the Massachusetts government met with delegates from the Native American tribes of the St. John’s and Micmac Indians. Some of the Indians agreed to help settlers defend the Maine region from attacks by British forces and their Indian allies from Canada and New York.