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History of the New Hampshire Abenaki: American Heritage

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The Abenaki are a Native American people who have lived in the region that is now New Hampshire for thousands of years. They are part of the larger Algonquian language family, and their traditional territory includes the White Mountains, the Merrimack River valley, and the Lakes Region.

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The Abenaki were a powerful confederacy in the 17th and 18th centuries, and they played a major role in the French and Indian War. However, they were defeated by the British in the late 18th century, and their lands were taken from them.

Today, the Abenaki are a small but vibrant community. They are working to preserve their culture and language, and they are fighting for the return of their traditional lands.

The Early Years

The Abenaki are believed to have arrived in New Hampshire around 10,000 years ago. They were a nomadic people who hunted, fished, and gathered plants for food. They lived in small, temporary villages that were located near rivers and lakes.

In the 16th century, the Abenaki began to form permanent villages. They also began to grow corn, beans, and squash. These crops allowed them to stay in one place for longer periods of time.

By the time the Europeans arrived in New Hampshire in the early 17th century, the Abenaki were a well-established people. They had a complex social and political system, and they were skilled warriors.

The French and Indian War

The French and Indian War was a major conflict between the British and the French for control of North America. The Abenaki sided with the French, and they played a major role in the war.

The Abenaki were skilled warriors, and they were able to defeat the British in several battles. However, the British eventually overwhelmed the Abenaki, and they were forced to sign a peace treaty in 1763.

The Loss of Their Lands

After the French and Indian War, the British took control of New Hampshire. The Abenaki were forced to give up much of their land, and they were moved to reservations.

The Abenaki struggled to survive on the reservations. They were often poor and hungry, and they were discriminated against by the white settlers.

In the 19th century, the Abenaki began to fight for the return of their lands. They filed lawsuits, and they lobbied the government. In 1980, they finally won a settlement from the federal government.

The Present Day

Today, the Abenaki are a small but vibrant community. They are working to preserve their culture and language, and they are fighting for the return of their traditional lands.

The Abenaki are a proud and resilient people. They have survived centuries of adversity, and they are still fighting for their rights.

The history of the New Hampshire Abenaki is a story of survival and resilience. They have faced many challenges, but they have never given up. They are a strong and proud people, and they are an important part of the history of New Hampshire.

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