Fort Detroit the Native Americans to trap and hunt, as well as rendering them less of a threat. The British colonists did not emphasize maintaining good relationships with the Native Americans. But the French Canadians had formed many families through intermarriage and knew about the Native American custom of giving gifts. After the French left the conflict, Pontiac war-leader of the Ottawa, rallied several tribes in Pontiac's Rebellion. He attempted to capture Detroit from the British on May 7, 1763. They failed to capture the fort, as the British were forewarned of the attack, but did lay siege to it (see the
Siege of Fort Recovery After the construction of the fort, the Indian leaders split. While Blue Jacket and Little Turtle kept their forces out of battle, the Wyandots and other members of the Confederation besieged the fort. When battle ensued, the Wyandots were defeated. As a result of the battle, the Confederation was weakened. Because the fort remained secure, Wayne's army was able to advance to northern Ohio, where they won a decisive victory against Blue Jacket at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Siege of Fort Recovery The Siege of Fort Recovery, June 30, 1794, was a battle of the Northwest Indian War, fought