French settlements and tobacco plantations were established in Natchez territory, with the fort serving as the local seat of colonial government. Growing tension between the French and the Natchez erupted into violence several times during the 1720s, culminating in a massive Natchez attack on November 28, 1729. They destroyed the entire French settlement, killing nearly all the males, and taking a total of hundreds of women and children captive. The Natchez seized and occupied Fort Rosalie.