Which Indigenous group was allied with the British as the French and Indian War began?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about which Indigenous group formed an alliance with the British at the onset of the French and Indian War, indicating a historical inquiry into the alliances during that conflict.

More Information

The Iroquois Confederacy was a powerful group of Native American tribes in North America that allied with the British to counteract the influence of French-aligned tribes.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming the Huron or the Algonquin were allied with the British, but they were actually allies of the French.

Sources

• The People Involved in the French and Indian War - battlefields.org
• French and Indian War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org