USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the war, Native Americans generally supported the:
A
British because they seemed less of a threat to their way of life
B
British because they promised to free enslaved African Americans
C
Patriots because they seemed less of a threat to their way of life
D
Patriots because they promised to return Native American land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Mohawk Valley and elsewhere, the Revolutionary War was a brutal civil war for Native American communities. In their alliance with the British, the Mohawk served as scouts, spies, and soldiers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many Native American tribes fought in the Revolutionary War. The majority of these tribes fought for the British but a few fought for the Americans. Many of these tribes tried to remain neutral in the early phase of the war but when some of them came under attack by American militia, they decided to join the British.

Detailed explanation-3: -While Native Americans and English settlers in the New England territories first attempted a mutual relationship based on trade and a shared dedication to spirituality, soon disease and other conflicts led to a deteriorated relationship and, eventually, the First Indian War.

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