The “Massacre at Mystic” serves as a shift in relations in between Puritans and the natives because the Puritans basically wiped out the native tribes. As stated by the British, “ We are saving those savaged people, make them civilized for the glory of the god”. Ironically, behind those slogans, the British people were actually looking forward to expand their territory, being accessible to the vast natural resources of natives and dominate their land. The Massacre at Mystic also led to the King Philips’ war since only a few natives are willing to convert to the civilization of the Puritans. After the King Philips’ war, with the victory of the Puritans, attempts to assimilate Indian culture disappeared. Therefore, the “Massacre at Mystic” serves as a turning point to which the Puritans demolished the culture of the natives. …show more content…
Although Shay’s Rebellion failed, it illuminates the idea of a new government, which gives people individual freedom and limit the power of states. In this way, the states can pay more attention to the national interest rather than only their local interest. Motivated by the idea, James Madison called state representatives, trying to call for establishment of a new constitution. “Shay’s Rebellion” also “tip the balance in favor of reform” since although a new constitution with expanded federal power was created, but limited direct democracy which was the primary goal of “ Shay’s