The Algonquins became allies with the French for the following reasons:
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The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds - This was a significant factor in the alliance, as the French often engaged in trade with Native Americans rather than seeking to displace them.
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They wanted to maintain their strong trading relationship - The French established fruitful trade relationships with various Native American tribes, including the Algonquins, which created mutual benefits and strengthened their alliance.
The other options, "they were afraid that the French would take their land" and "they wanted to help secure land of the Mississippi," do not accurately reflect the primary reasons for their alliance. In fact, the alliance with the French was often motivated by economic interests and mutual respect rather than fear of land loss or territorial expansion.