Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

They were afraid that the French would take their land.
They were afraid that the French would take their land.

They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.

They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.
They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.

The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.
The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.

Answer 1

The reasons the Algonquins became allies with the French include:

• They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
• The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.

The other options regarding fear of land loss and helping the French secure land east of the Mississippi are not accurate representations of the reasons for the alliance.