Question

why did native americans get involved in the french and indian war? select all that apply.
(1 point)
□ they felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.
□ europeans threatened violence against their families and forced them to choose a side.
□ they wanted to double cross both the french and the british.
□ it allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other native american groups.

Explanation:

• Native American groups allied with European powers primarily to safeguard their lands, resources, and traditional lifestyles, as colonial expansion threatened their way of life.
• Some groups also saw the war as an opportunity to settle long-standing rivalries with other Native American communities by aligning with European forces.
• There is no widespread historical evidence that most Native Americans were forced into the war via family violence threats, or that their main goal was to double-cross both European powers.

Answer:

• They felt it was the only way to protect their way of life.
• It allowed them to reignite old conflicts with other Native American groups.