Franco-German War, also called Franco-Prussian War, (July 19, 1870–May 10, 1871), war in which a coalition of German states led by Prussia defeated France. The war marked the end of French hegemony in continental Europe and resulted in the creation of a unified Germany.
The British, who were present in large numbers, sometimes treated the Native Americans harshly and allowed settlers to take Native American lands. However, the French, with fewer settlers, wanted the Native Americans as allies.
