The life of Native Americans in North America between 1763 and 1815 can be summed up in a single word, resilient. By mid-18th century, a wave of newcomers in search of land would move westward populating Appalachian territory that would reinforce their pursuit of liberty. There was one problem though, some of the regions they encountered were inhabited by indigenous Americans. This reoccurring theme of land expansion and Indian relocation developed into different chapters throughout American history (Lecture, 7/14). Native Americans for the most part attempted to stay neutral, but as history has shown us, wars were orchestrated, alliances were changed, and treaties were made.
It’s important to understand one of the leading factors in the westward …show more content…
Native Americans would slowly assimilate to certain aspects of European-American ways, such as using tools, clothing and weapons (Fonner 114-115). This common ground would help build alliances in which notably took place during the Seven Year War. Some Indians sided with French forces, while others joined British efforts. After the war, many French sided Native Americans were left on their own and unprotected by previously built French alliances. Diplomatic imbalances and European land negotiations would lead to Indians in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region to unite in a movement called the Pontiac’s Rebellion. This revolt ultimately helped connect small Native groups and sequentially assisted in inspiring a sense of identity as Indians rather than members of individual tribes. Eventually the Proclamation Line of 1763 was created to promote peace but would prove ineffective after American Patriots expelled their British counterparts (Fonner 166-170). The American Revolution spelled freedom for whites but an uncertain future for Native Americans. Again having to face a new landscape, their future would encompass being pushed further westward and new alliances would form. Some automatically
It’s important to understand one of the leading factors in the westward …show more content…
Native Americans would slowly assimilate to certain aspects of European-American ways, such as using tools, clothing and weapons (Fonner 114-115). This common ground would help build alliances in which notably took place during the Seven Year War. Some Indians sided with French forces, while others joined British efforts. After the war, many French sided Native Americans were left on their own and unprotected by previously built French alliances. Diplomatic imbalances and European land negotiations would lead to Indians in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region to unite in a movement called the Pontiac’s Rebellion. This revolt ultimately helped connect small Native groups and sequentially assisted in inspiring a sense of identity as Indians rather than members of individual tribes. Eventually the Proclamation Line of 1763 was created to promote peace but would prove ineffective after American Patriots expelled their British counterparts (Fonner 166-170). The American Revolution spelled freedom for whites but an uncertain future for Native Americans. Again having to face a new landscape, their future would encompass being pushed further westward and new alliances would form. Some automatically