The Pequot nation in 1637.
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The colonists were taking and clearing land that was the Native American's hunting grounds. At first the Native Americans were peaceful and made treaties with the colonists, but after the colonists just kept expanding, the Native Americans knew that had to fight for their land.
The Colonists experienced illness and hunger regardless of their Colony or region. They also faced problems with the Native American Indians. They had to endure the harsh weather, especially the first winter, when they had little more than tents to live in.
Samoset was the first Native American Indian to talk with the colonists. He boldly strolled through their encampment and introduced himself on March 16, 1621.
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They were surprised because the Native American (Squanto) knew how to speak English.