War Of 1812: Fort Dearborn Massacre

During the War of 1812, Potawatomi Warriors ambushed an American convoy leaving Fort Dearborn. This would later become known as the Battle of Fort Dearborn or the Fort Dearborn Massacre. The aftermath of the fight that ensued was devastating. Come learn some history about this event in this episode of That Was History.

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RESOURCES:

http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/477.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Dearborn

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