The Whos
Who did the British appoint as the first Governor General of British North America after the French and Indian War?
Lord Jeffrey Amherst
What did the French say about Amherst’s policies?
The British were weakening the Natives for a war of extermination
When was the first time the American flag was flown over Michigan?
July 11, 1796
Pontiac put Detroit under ____?
Siege
What side did the Natives ally with during the Revolutionary War?
The British
Who was the leader of the Native rebellion against the British?
Pontiac
How did the Natives view gift giving?
A ritual that was a sign of goodwill
What was the name of the Treaty that gave Michigan over to the British?
Treaty of Paris
How did Pontiac plan to attack Detroit?
By surprise/ambush
When did the colonies declare independence from the British?
July, 4 1776
Who did the colonists appoint to take Detroit from the British?
Colonel George Rogers Clark
What did the British mean by nothing would change for the Natives?
They would continue to distribute guns, ammo, food, and liquor
What was the only city in Michigan to have 4 different flags flown over it?
Niles, MI
Name 2 reasons Pontiac’s Rebellion came to an end?
Pontiac’s followers had to provide for their family and the 7 year war came to an end (no French help)
How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact how the British settled the land in North America?
Settlers couldn’t go west of the Appalachian Mountains
Who did the British name as Governor of Detroit during the Revolutionary War?
Henry Hamilton
What promises did the British make to the Natives during and after the French and Indian War?
Nothing would change and trade would be expanded.
Why was Amherst a bad leader for British North America?
He was unimaginative, fussy, ill-tempered, and did not respect the natives or settlers.
Which tribes agreed with the Delaware Prophet that Natives should return to their old ways (name 2)?
Huron, Potawatomi, Seneca, Delaware, and Ottawa
How was Detroit used during the Revolutionary War?
Launching point for Native Raids
What was the name of the Delaware Prophet?
Neolin
What did Amherst do to upset the natives (name 2)?
Gave less clothes, very limited guns and ammo, no food or liquor at all, and ended the practice of gift giving.
Results of the October 1764 British and Tribe meeting?
Tribe accept British King, Pontiac is pardoned, British promised to remove illegal settlers
What was the main way that Pontiac disagreed with the Delaware Prophet?
He only wanted to fight the British, not the French.
How did Fort Michilimackinac fall?
Natives staged a lacrosse game, and ambushed the soldiers at the fort. Women had tomahawks, knives, and sawed off shotguns hidden.