Catahecassa
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), American Indian History, American Early National History (1789-1815)
Article abstract: A principal chief and spirited orator, Catahecassa fought against white settlers during several Indian rebellions.
Although forced to move north because of white expansion, Catahecassa was originally from Florida. During the French and Indian war, Catahecassa aided the French, thereby helping ensure General Edward Braddock's defeat at Fort Duquesne in 1755. Following the ultimate French defeat, Catahecassa supported Pontiac in his pantribal rebellion against the British in 1763. He also aided Shawnee chief Cornstalk and Tarhe of the Wyandots...
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