Question

Why do you think many American Indian tribes decided to support the British instead of the Americans during the Revolution? In the space provided, come up with at least two reasons for why you think this might be the case. Make sure to support your answer with solid reasoning and evidence. You can use the lessons from this course or outside research on the Internet to help you answer this question fully, but make sure to list any sources you use. You answer should be around 75-100 words in length.

Answer 1

Answer: The British made many promises to the Native Americans to convince them that they should provide support to the British government and military in the Revolutionary War. The British promised trade and protection of the Indian's land. The American Colonists kept pressing westward and north into the Indian lands.

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