The involvement of Native Americans in the French and Indian War can be attributed to several factors. Based on your options, the following selections are applicable:
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They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life: Many Native Americans saw involvement in the conflict as a means to protect their lands and way of life from encroaching European settlers.
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Europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side: The pressures from European powers often forced Native American tribes to align with one side or another to ensure their survival and security.
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They wanted to double cross both the French and the British: Some Native American groups did play both sides against each other, seeking to gain advantages or uphold their autonomy in light of European conflicts.
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It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups: In some instances, alliances or enmities with other tribes were rekindled as Native Americans aligned with or against each other in the context of the war.
All four factors contributed to the involvement of Native Americans in the French and Indian War.