Pontiac, an Odawa war chief born around 1714-1720, led a major Native American resistance against British forces from 1763 to 1766 following Britain's victory in the French and Indian War. Dissatisfied with British policies—including the elimination of French gift-giving traditions, restrictions on gunpowder and ammunition, and encroachment on native lands—Pontiac attempted to capture Fort Detroit in May 1763 with 300 warriors. Though his surprise attack failed, he laid siege to the fort with ov