Question
In March 1760, during the French and Indian War, Cherokees laid siege to Fort Loudoun, a British outpost in what is now Monroe County, Tennessee. The British eventually surrendered, and in August the soldiers and their families left the fort and headed for British settlements to the east. On the way, they were attacked by the Cherokee. More than two dozen British were killed, and many others were captured and either killed or held for ransom in what later became known as the Fort Loudoun Massacre.
Before the war, the Cherokee and British had been on good terms. Which of the following most likely explains why the Cherokee turned against the British?
A.
The French converted them to Catholicism.
B.
They believed the British supported their enemies.
C.
The French offered them land in Quebec.
D.
They believed the British wanted to take their land.
Answers
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The most likely explanation for why the Cherokee turned against the British is:
**D. They believed the British wanted to take their land.**
During this period, many Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, were concerned about the encroachment of European settlers on their lands. Tensions escalated between the Cherokee and the British as the British expanded their settlements, leading the Cherokee to view the British as a threat to their territory and way of life.
**D. They believed the British wanted to take their land.**
During this period, many Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, were concerned about the encroachment of European settlers on their lands. Tensions escalated between the Cherokee and the British as the British expanded their settlements, leading the Cherokee to view the British as a threat to their territory and way of life.