Historical Events tagged with "british colonists"

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Military & Warfare

Völkner Incident during East Cape War

February 3rd, 1865 160 years ago

The Völkner Incident involved the capture and killing of missionary Carl Völkner by Māori forces in New Zealand during the East Cape War. This occurred after tensions escalated between the British colonists and Māori tribes who resisted colonization efforts. Völkner, who had been working in the region, was perceived as a symbol of colonization. His death fueled further conflict in an already volatile environment.

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Politics & Government

Iroquois Land Cession to British Colonies

July 4th, 1744 280 years ago

The Treaty of Lancaster involved the Iroquois Confederacy ceding lands between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to British colonial authorities. Negotiated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the treaty was signed to formalize territorial agreements as colonial expansion intensified. Key figures included the Iroquois leaders and British colonists, seeking to strengthen their foothold in North America and navigate growing tensions with France. The event marked a significant assertion of colonial claims over Native lands, reshaping the dynamics of the region.

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