Historical Events tagged with "royalton"
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Royalton Raid: Last Native American Attack
The Royalton raid represents the culmination of Native American incursions in New England during the American Revolutionary War. A combined force of British loyalists and Native American allies launched this raid on the town of Royalton, Vermont. The attack aimed to destabilize American support for the Revolutionary cause by disrupting settlement patterns and sowing fear among the colonists. Despite the initial surprise, local militias quickly rallied, leading to a swift counter-attack and the eventual retreat of the raiders. This skirmish marked a significant decline in Native American operations in the region.
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