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Pontiac's War

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A 1763-1766 conflict led by Pontiac against British colonial expansion, representing Native American resistance to land encroachment following the French and Indian War.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Interactions between Native Americans and Europeans

Unit 2