A war broke out between native Americans and the British force in Detroit
Pontiac's War began around May of 1763. Also for you, it ended around 1766.
The British
Pontiac's War, also known at Pontiac's Rebellion, took place in the Great Lakes region of North America. The war was between Great Britain and many Native American Indian tribes.
Pontiac, a war leader of the Ottawa tribe
Pontiac
The address of the Livingston County War Museum is: Po Box 497, Pontiac, IL 61764-0497
Pontiac worked with Sir William Johnson to enlist peace to end Pontiac's War. Johnson was the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Proclamation of 1763
A war broke out between native Americans and the British force in Detroit
Some engaged in Pontiac's War (Pontiac's Rebellion 1763-1764) and destroyed British forts in the Ohio Valley.
Pontiac was arguably the most successful war chief of the ottawas, leading the people into war against the European invaders. He was also known as a brilliant orator.
He led Pontiac's Rebellion in the French and Indian War to keep the colonists from settling in the Ohio River Valley. This led to Britain establishing the Proclamation of 1763.