British-Native American Relations

Definition

British-Native American relations refer to the interactions between British colonizers and Native American tribes during colonial times. These relations were complex and varied across different regions and time periods, ranging from cooperation to conflict.

Related terms

King Philip's War: A conflict between Native American tribes led by Metacom (King Philip) against New England colonists from 1675 to 1676.

Proclamation Line of 1763: A boundary set by Britain after the French and Indian War prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains without permission.

Pontiac's Rebellion: An uprising led by Chief Pontiac against British control in the Great Lakes region following the French and Indian War.