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What event did American Indians become allies with English colonists and fight other American Indians?

American Indians became allies with English colonists during King Philip's War (1675-1676), a conflict primarily between Native American tribes in New England and English settlers. Some tribes allied with the colonists, seeking to counter the expansion of rival tribes or the encroachment of English settlements. This alliance led to significant conflicts against other Native groups, as well as devastating consequences for many involved, including loss of life and land for both sides.


Why the Iroquois Indians helped the English fight the french?

Because they wanted to be on the winning side


What does it mean to fight like an Indian?

To incorporate covert tactics into your fighting such as hiding or ambush. The American indians employed such stealthy tactics against the colonists. The colonists were accustomed to facing their opponents head on and had a low opinion of the indians who would not "Come out and fight like man." Thus, in those days it was an insult to say someone "fought like an indian."


Who won the fight between the colonists and the British?

the colonists did


Why did most Indians fight with the french against the british and its American colonists in the french and Indian war?

The French colonists treated the Native Americans with A LOT more respect than the other colonists did (including British colonists). The NAs would have rather had no colonization on their land at all, but given the choice to defend the peaceful French territory or fight alongside the British (who wanted to acquire that territory) it was an easy decision for them to make.

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What event did American Indians become allies with English colonists and fight other American Indians?

American Indians became allies with English colonists during King Philip's War (1675-1676), a conflict primarily between Native American tribes in New England and English settlers. Some tribes allied with the colonists, seeking to counter the expansion of rival tribes or the encroachment of English settlements. This alliance led to significant conflicts against other Native groups, as well as devastating consequences for many involved, including loss of life and land for both sides.


What Florida county did the seminole Indians fight the colonists over?

Umm... they fought over Dixie County


What did John Smith value?

John Smith became leader of the colonists and did his best to fight off the Indians.


Why were native indian's not enslaved by white colonists?

because the indians could fight back and could damage the colonys population


Did George Washington suggested that the English soldiers fight like Indians?

yes


During the time of the French and Indian War there was an attempt to unite the colonies What was it called?

Britain accumulated a lot of debt while fighting the French and Indian war. They decided that since the war was to protect the 13 colonies, that they should pay them back. Thus Taxation with no representation! The colonies had to fight back so they united to stand against Britain.


Why the Iroquois Indians helped the English fight the french?

Because they wanted to be on the winning side


Why was there a problem with the colonists moving to the Ohio river valley?

the British intervened so that the Americans would not fight with the Indians


What does it mean to fight like an Indian?

To incorporate covert tactics into your fighting such as hiding or ambush. The American indians employed such stealthy tactics against the colonists. The colonists were accustomed to facing their opponents head on and had a low opinion of the indians who would not "Come out and fight like man." Thus, in those days it was an insult to say someone "fought like an indian."


Why did the Miami Indians fight for the Americans?

The Indians initially wanted to stay neutral during the Revolutionary War. However, some groups selected to fight with the British and others with the Colonists. It appears the decision was based on which side the group of Indians thought would protect their lands.


Who won the fight between the colonists and the British?

the colonists did


Why did most Indians fight with the french against the british and its American colonists in the french and Indian war?

The French colonists treated the Native Americans with A LOT more respect than the other colonists did (including British colonists). The NAs would have rather had no colonization on their land at all, but given the choice to defend the peaceful French territory or fight alongside the British (who wanted to acquire that territory) it was an easy decision for them to make.