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What event led to the French ceding New France to the British in 1763?
The defeat of the French by the British in 1760
What impact did the defeat of the French have on the Mississaugas of the Credit?
They lost their long-time colonial ally
Which nations were part of the Western Alliance after the defeat of the French?
Three Fires Confederacy and Shawnee
What was a primary concern of the members of the Western Alliance after British incursions into Indigenous Territory?
Fear of losing control over their lands to settlers
Why were members of the Western Alliance worried about British presence in the Ohio Valley?
Due to concerns about losing access to furs from allies in the Western Confederacy
What was the main goal of Pontiac and Neolin's anti-British military alliance?
To drive out all settlers and soldiers from Indigenous Territories.
Why did Pontiac emphasize exterminating the English settlers?
Because he believed they were seeking the destruction of Indigenous people.
How did British actions affect relations with the Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous groups?
British actions led to strained relations with both the Haudenosaunee and former French allies.
How did Pontiac's War impact Chief Wabbicommicot's attempts to broker peace?
It led to some Mississauga joining Pontiac's call to arms instead of seeking peace.
What was the Six Nations' perception of the English General Amherst's actions?
They felt ill-treated by Amherst and believed that English actions threatened their existence.
Learn about the Treaty of Niagara and the French defeat by the British in 1763, leading to the cession of New France. Explore the consequences of the defeat on indigenous tribes like the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Haudenosaunee.
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