Question

As you read and watched the material, you were informed about the various European empires vying for control on territory in North America. For this assignment, you are to take the role of a Native American tribal leader. You are deciding on which nation to ally your tribe with during the French and Indian War. You are to way the option between France and Great Britain. While you are deciding on which nation to side with during the war please consider the pro's and con's in regards to Social, Political, Economic, Religious, and Military (SPERM) and write a paragraph detailing your information for both nations (1 paragraph for France and 1 paragraph for Great Britain).

Answer 1

During the French and Indian War, Native Americans sided with both England and France. Different tribes, and sometimes even individuals within the tribes, sided with different sides.

Among the advantages of siding with France was the fact that they were most tribes' main trading partner. As fur traders were often French, the French also had a stronger connection with the tribes. Many French people spoke native American languages, and many married Native women, even joining their tribes from time to time.

On the other hand, the English had a much more turbulent relationship with the Native Americans. However, the English were 20 times larger in number than the French, making them a more strategic partner. They had also promised land and other concessions to Native Americans who fought on their side through the Treaty of Easton.

If I were the leader of a tribe, I would side with the French, as they had a better track record of helping the Native Americans. This in fact is what most Native American tribes did.