An unnamed Frenchman who knew Pontiac quotes a
speech Pontiac gave to support an attack on British soldiers.
Listen and follow along carefully. Answer the questions.
When I go to see the English commander and say to
him that some of our comrades are dead, instead of
bewailing their death, as our French brothers do, he
laughs at me and at you. If I ask anything for our sick,
he refuses with the reply that he has no use for us.
From all this you can well see that they are seeking our
ruin. Therefore, my brothers, we must all swear their
destruction and wait no longer.
Journal of Pontiac’s Conspiracy, 1763
Why does Pontiac want to attack the English?
What is Pontiac’s attitude toward the French?
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