THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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They created a navy.
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They hired German mercenaries.
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They made Native American Allies.
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They made alliances with many Native American tribes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Native-British Alliance was a mutually beneficial alliance that would be formed during the mid-eighteenth century, but would not survive the War of 1812. Historical evidence points to the British needing Native support to protect Canada, while the Native Americans needed Britain to furnish weapons and food.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did the colonists prepare for war with Britain? They formed the Continental Army and chose George Washington to command it. They asked colonies to give money for supplies and began printing currency.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cooperation with Natives: Both the French and the British cooperated with Native Americans to use their forces in the Seven Years’ War. The French allied with the Hurons, whereas the British allied with the Iroquois.
Detailed explanation-4: -The US victory and the death of Tecumseh in battle ended any prospect of a Native American alliance system or confederation, and the British essentially abandoned their Native American allies.