Question

1. \why do you suffer the white men to dwell among you?

my brothers, we must drive out these dogs clothed in red who do us harm. these men come not to trade but to take away your lands. you must rise up with me. we must strike them as they sleep. for they bring us only death, loss, and the ruin of our people. the great spirit is angry. we must not give away our land like foolish children.\
source (primary source - speech by chief pontiac, 1763)
what does chief pontiacs speech suggest about native american attitudes toward british settlers after the french and indian war?
○ they welcomed british settlers as long-term trading partners.
○ they saw the british as a threat to their land and way of life
○ they feared the french would reclaim the land and enslave them

Explanation:

Chief Pontiac's speech frames British settlers as intruders who take land, bring harm, and destroy the Native American way of life, urging resistance. This clearly portrays the settlers as a threat to their land and survival.

Answer:

They saw the British as a threat to their land and way of life