Question

What were some reasons that the Iroquois joined forces with the British? Select all that apply. (2 points) Responses They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French. They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French. The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore trusted them more. The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore trusted them more. They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship. They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship. They wanted to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons who were also fighting with the British. They wanted to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons who were also fighting with the British.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding why the Iroquois joined forces with the British are:

1. They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French.
2. They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.

The other options regarding trust and wanting to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons are not accurate in the context of the Iroquois alliance with the British. The Iroquois had historical animosities with some tribes allied with the French and maintained established trade relationships with the British.