What is Pontiac's War?
Q: What is Pontiac's War?
A: Pontiac's War (also known as Pontiac's Conspiracy or Pontiac's Rebellion) was an uprising of Native American tribes against English rule in America. A few tribes, mainly from the Great Lakes region, the Illinois Country, and Ohio Country started it in 1763.
Q: What caused the war?
A: The cause of the war was that these tribes were dissatisfied with British poltics in the region. Warriors from other tribes joined the uprising, to help drive the English soldiers and settlers out of the region.
Q: Who led this conflict?
A: The war is named after the Odawa leader Pontiac, who was one of many native leaders in this conflict.
Q: How did hostilities end?
A: Hostilities came to an end after British Army expeditions in 1764 led to peace negotiations over the next two years. Native Americans were unable to drive away the British, but their uprising prompted a change in policies that had provoked them into conflict.
Q: What kind of warfare took place during this conflict?
A: Warfare on the North American frontier was brutal; prisoners were often killed and civilians targeted while other atrocities were widespread.
Q: Was there anything unique about this particular conflict?
A: In this conflict, it showed how little common ground there was between Native Americans and British settlers as ruthlessness and treachery were widespread among both sides.
Q: Was Royal Proclamation issued due to Pontiac's War?
A: Contrary to popular belief, no; The British government did not issue Royal Proclamation of 1763 in reaction to Pontiac's War but because of it clauses relating to Indians were applied more often which proved unpopular with colonists and may have been one of early contributing factors for American Revolution .
