The French and Indian War.

Question

Why did Native Americans get involved in the French and Indian War? Select 2 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 two most applicable reasons for Native American involvement in the French and Indian War are:

1. They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.
2. It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups.

These options reflect the motivations of many Native Americans who sought to defend their land and way of living against European encroachment, as well as using the conflict as an opportunity to settle old scores with rival tribes.