USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What role did Native Americans play in the Battle of Yorktown
A
The natives were all on Britains side because Colonists were invading land
B
They were all on the Colonists side because Britain didn’t enforce reserving their land
C
The Natives had no part in the Battle of Yorktown
D
The natives were split because of reasons above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Native Americans became involved in the conflict to secure British support for their own war against the United States. Led by Tecumseh, they played a key role in defending Canada.

Detailed explanation-2: -The American Indians were fighting to maintain control of their land and their cultural future. The French claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley. They wanted to trade with the American Indians and control the area.

Detailed explanation-3: -During those wars, the main role played by Native Americans was to harass frontier settlements and towns. Typically, they did not mount long-term offensives against colonial forces and did not travel outside of North America to do any fighting.

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