Pontiac’s Rebellion Pontiac was the chief of the Ottawa tribe. Pontiac became the Head of the Council of Three Tribes sometime after he became chief. The Ottawa tribe was one of the many tribes that fought the red coats. Chief Pontiac thought the French would help them fight the British during the rebellion because they had coincided well with the French traders in the area. Chief Pontiac lived from about 1720 to 1769. Chief Pontiac died three years after the rebellion because an Indian from the Peoria tribe killed him.

Pontiac disliked the British for the following reasons; the British restricted trade and took over forts within the region. The British did not coexisted well with the Indians living in the Former French territories. This did not sit well with Chief Pontiac. 1763, the Ottawa began what would be referred to as Pontiac’s Rebellion. The rebellion lasted from 1763-1766. I think the British should have never restricted trade or tried to take over Pontiac’s land. Pontiac wanted to drive out the British. …show more content…
During the war council it was decided that they attempt to gain access to Fort Detroit by making the British believe that they want to negotiate a peace treaty. In May Pontiac attempted to take Fort Detroit but before he could attack the British were ready to protect the Fort. Days passed before Pontiac reattempted to take the fort. Many battles were fought in the attempt to take the fort. But Pontiac was unable to take control of the fort even thou he had won many of the battles. I think the British should have never restricted trade or tried to take over Pontiac’s