Pontiac's Rebellion was sparked by Chief Pontiac's response to the oppressive policies of British General Amherst towards Native American tribes. Pontiac united many tribes and began attacking British forts in 1763, capturing a total of 8 forts. The rebellion was ended in 1764 under new British leadership, though tensions remained high, as shown by the Paxton Boys attacks on Native Americans and the British Proclamation of 1763 restricting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.