Why did Native Americans get involved in the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

- The Native Americans were looking to expand their territory and saw an opportunity to do so by aligning with the French against the British.
- The Native Americans had long-established alliances and trading relationships with the French and saw their interests aligned in the war against the British.
- The Native Americans were promised land and other benefits by the French in exchange for their support in the war.
- Some Native American tribes were already in conflict with British settlers and saw the war as an opportunity to gain an advantage over their adversaries.

Answer 2

Why did Native Americans get involved in the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.

a. They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.

b. Europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side.

c. They wanted to double cross both the French and the British.

d. It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups.

Answer 3

a. They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.
b. Europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side.

Answer 4

What were some reasons for the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.

French and British both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley

French and British fought over control of Native American fur trade

The French wanted to take control of the Louisiana area that was claimed by Spain.

rivalry over hunting grounds

The English wanted control over Florida which had been claimed by the French.

Answer 5

- French and British both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley
- French and British fought over control of Native American fur trade
- rivalry over hunting grounds
- The English wanted control over Florida which had been claimed by the French.