History of Europe

What did the treaty of fort stanwix result in?

Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1768):

- The treaty established a boundary line between the British colonies and Native American lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

- It aimed to prevent westward expansion by colonists and maintain peaceful relations with the Native American tribes.

- Various Native American tribes ceded lands south and west of the Ohio River to the British Crown, while the British recognized and affirmed the Native Americans' ownership of the lands north and west of the boundary line.

- The boundary line ran along the Ohio River, crossed the Allegheny Mountains, and extended down the Susquehanna River to the Delaware River.

- This treaty contributed to tensions and conflicts between Native American tribes and colonists, as some colonists disregarded the boundary and continued to settle on Native lands, leading to further disputes and the escalation of hostilities.