Pontiac’s Rebellion
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Native Americans, American Indians, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), British History, 18th Century European History, American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
- Date: May 9, 1763-July 25, 1766
Article abstract: At issue: Native American independence from British control. Result: British victory; Indians yield to British authority.
Background
After the capture of Montreal in 1760 during the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the French evacuated the Old Northwest, leaving their Indian allies under British control. For almost two centuries, Indians had relied on European presents, especially firearms, for hunting and warfare. Although disappointed by the French withdrawal, most Indians believed the British would continue supplying them as the...
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