Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply(2 points)

Question

Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The correct responses for why the Algonquins became allies with the French are:

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

These factors contributed to the alliance as the French provided support and respected the Algonquins' way of life.