The French and Indian War.

Question

Why did Native Americans get involved in the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
1. They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.
2. Europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side.
3. They wanted to double cross both the French and the British.
4. It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups.

Answer 1

The involvement of Native Americans in the French and Indian War can be explained by several factors. Based on the options provided, the relevant selections are:

1. They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life. - Many Native American tribes saw the conflict as a way to protect their lands and way of life from encroaching European settlers and colonial expansion.

2. Europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side. - The pressure exerted by European powers often forced Native American tribes to choose sides in the conflict in order to avoid violence and protect their communities.

3. It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups. - Some tribes viewed the war as an opportunity to settle old scores and conflicts with rival tribes, as they aligned with either the French or British depending on their historical rivalries.

Option 3, They wanted to double cross both the French and the British, is less accurate as a primary motivation; while some tribes might have engaged in strategic deception, it was not a widespread or central motivation for their involvement in the war.

Therefore, the correct selections are 1, 2, and 4.