1.12: Pontiac and the war against British Imperialism

Send us Fan MailHe led his forces against the mighty British military, captured their forts, forced them to surrender...and ultimately lost the war that bears his name.  Odawa Chief Pontiac, an Anishinaabeg of the western Great Lakes, fought a war against the British after the latter presumed that the North American theater of the Seven Years' War had drawn to a close.   The events, and results, of Pontiac's actions caused  British officials to reconsider their perceptions of this portion of their growing empire that they often took for granted...and would set in motion a series of decisions that would lead to the loss of this territory,   This episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, the final episode of season one, focuses on Pontiac: his background, actions, and motivations for partaking in another in a series of attempts by Indigenous forces to fight back against European colonizers.  Key PeoplePontiac, Odawa Sachem and war leaderNeolin, Lenape prophetJeffrey Amherst, British military officerKey EventsFrench and Indian WarPontiac's WarRoyal Proclamation of 1763We're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]