Treaty of Northampton

The Treaty of Northampton, signed in 1622, was an agreement between the English government and the Powhatan Confederacy in Virginia. It aimed to establish peace after years of conflict by recognizing Native American land rights and promising protection for tribal lands in exchange for peace and trade cooperation. However, the treaty was fragile and short-lived, as later disputes and misunderstandings led to renewed violence. Overall, it was a significant attempt to formalize relations between colonists and Native Americans during the early colonial period.