Who were the Native allies in the French and Indian War?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the Native American tribes that formed alliances during the French and Indian War. This war involved various Native nations aligning with either the French or the British, and the user is seeking to identify those tribes.
Answer
French allies: Algonquin, Lenape, Wyandot, Ojibwa, Ottawa, Shawnee, Mi'kmaq. British allies: Iroquois Confederacy.
The Native allies in the French and Indian War who sided with the French included tribes such as the Algonquin, Lenape, Wyandot, Ojibwa, Ottawa, Shawnee, and Mi'kmaq. The British were primarily supported by the Iroquois Confederacy.
Answer for screen readers
The Native allies in the French and Indian War who sided with the French included tribes such as the Algonquin, Lenape, Wyandot, Ojibwa, Ottawa, Shawnee, and Mi'kmaq. The British were primarily supported by the Iroquois Confederacy.
More Information
The French and Indian War, part of the larger Seven Years' War, saw various Native American tribes siding with either the French or the British, often based on strategic interests and existing alliances.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming all Native tribes allied with just one side based on previous alliances, but these were often more nuanced and could vary regionally.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Oneida Indian Nation - oneida-nsn.gov
- The People Involved in the French and Indian War - battlefields.org
- French and Indian War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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