Native American Alliances in the Revolutionary War

During the Revolutionary War, Native Americans faced difficult decisions. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a powerful alliance of six tribes, was divided as some sided with the British to protect their lands, while others joined the Patriots hoping to retain control. This led to internal conflicts and battles. The 1783 Treaty of Paris recognized U.S. independence but ignored Native rights, leading to further expansion into Native lands.

What was the main challenge faced by Native Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• Choosing between the British and the Patriots

• Deciding whether to migrate to Canada

• Negotiating trade agreements with Europe

• Forming a new confederacy

Which alliance was tested during the Revolutionary War?

• The Cherokee Nation

• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy

• The Sioux Alliance

• The Iroquois League

Why did some Haudenosaunee choose to side with the British?

• To protect their lands from colonial expansion

• To establish a new government

• To gain access to British trade routes

• To receive military training

What was the hope of the Haudenosaunee who sided with the Patriots?

• To receive financial aid

• To form a new alliance with the French

• To be allowed to keep control of their lands

• To gain independence from both the British and the Patriots

What did the Treaty of Paris fail to address?

• The rights of Native American nations

• The trade agreements with Europe

• The boundaries of the United States

• The future of the British monarchy

How was Native American support for the British used after the war?

• To form alliances with other nations

• To justify the expansion into Native lands

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To establish new trade routes