Dec 23, 2009

Salem on History | Pontiac’s Rebellion

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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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Salem on History | Pontiac’s Rebellion

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