Pontiac's Rebellion was primarily driven by Native Americans' frustration with British policies following the French and Indian War. After the war, British settlers encroached on Native lands, and the British government failed to honor existing treaties and protect Native American territories. This disregard for their rights and sovereignty prompted various tribes, led by Chief Pontiac, to unite and resist British expansion in the Great Lakes region.
large and bloody conflicts
they were fighting to keep their land
They were fighting to keep their land. ~APEX~
Bacon thought it was unfair that the native americans were treated poorly by his uncle, the governor. He decided to rebel against the colonists and his uncle and help the native americans. The colonists thought the native americans were trying to take over Bacon and had a rivalry against the native americans ever since
"King Philip's War"
The indians, or Native Americans, fought the settlers for many reasons. The settlers were stealing their lands and hurting their women. It is the natural instinct to protect what is yours. To find out about specific tribes, you can research the specific areas.
large and bloody conflicts
They were fighting to keep their land. ~APEX~
The actions of Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion suggested that continued large and bloody conflicts would be the result of further expansion. The rebellion began in 1763.
One cause was Native Americans' anger at British policies after the French and Indian war.
Fighting with the Native Americans
they were fighting to keep their land
The government wanted to raise taxes which made the people furious this eventually led to shays rebellion.
They were fighting to keep their land. ~APEX~
Bacon thought it was unfair that the native americans were treated poorly by his uncle, the governor. He decided to rebel against the colonists and his uncle and help the native americans. The colonists thought the native americans were trying to take over Bacon and had a rivalry against the native americans ever since
"King Philip's War"
Land