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Stay tuned and watch the whole series here:    • Indian Wars in North Carolina  

Chapter 1:    • The Land of the Indians | Chapter 1  
Chapter 2:    • The Indians of North Carolina | Chapter 2  
Chapter 3:    • Early Indian Wars | Chapter 3  
Chapter 4:    • The Tuscarora War: The Barnwell Expedition...  
Chapter 5:    • The Tuscarora War: The Moore Expedition | ...  
Chapter 7:    • The Decline of the Coastal Plain Indians |...  
Chapter 8:    • The Catawba Indians of the Piedmont Platea...  

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The Yamassee War, born out of resentment over unfair trading practices and mistreatment by traders, erupted in South Carolina, threatening the fragile peace of the colonies. As the Yamassee and their allies, including the powerful Creek Confederation, unleashed a wave of violence across the southern frontier, colonial authorities scrambled to defend their settlements.

Led by Lieutenant-General James Moore, colonial forces mobilized to confront the indigenous uprising. Meanwhile, North Carolina answered the call for aid, sending volunteer companies to bolster South Carolina's defenses. Former South Carolinians, now residing in North Carolina, played pivotal roles in the conflict, drawing upon their experience from previous engagements against the Tuscarora.

Amidst the chaos of battle, strategic maneuvers and daring raids shaped the course of the conflict. From the ambushes along the Cape Fear River to the decisive clashes with the Cheraw, each engagement left its mark on the landscape of colonial warfare.

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