Thayendanegea was a First Nation that supported the British in the American Revolution. At least that’s what I’ve heard from my dad. My dad seemed to know him when they were in the American Revolution. He was the guy who convinced the Houdeosaunee to come over to our side. Thayendangea believed that if they sided with us, then they would have more rights than they would have if they sided with the United States. They helped the British in many battles. Unfortunately for them, the British did not return the favour. In the treaty of Paris, Britain decided to give land as far as the Mississippi River to the Americans. This land was part of the First Nation’s, and they didn’t want to give away their and. A lot of First Nations felt as if they had been betrayed. Thayendangea petitioned to is people in London. Soon, Britain decided to give land to its allies. Fredrick Haldimand, Governor of Quebec gave land to Britain’s allies. These events make Britain look bad. Hopefully we won’t make a mistake like that again.
Sincerely
Mike Anderson II
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