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Why did Native Americans form alliances with colonists?

The many native American tribes had through the ages regularly warred with each other and were always in a situation where they were friendly with some neighbors and not so friendly with other neighboring tribes. Before finally realizing that the colonists were out to subject them all, they thought of the well-armed colonists as sometimes useful allies in settling power struggles of their own.


Why did the US want the Philippine islands?

For strategic reasons. Strategically it is good to have control of outposts for Navy or Army and Air force bases outside your main borders. Philippines is a country that's rich in natural resources. The US wanted us to take advantage of that and become rich.


What were two main reasons that the French established colonies in the Americas?

The French pretty much had the same reason as Spain and England, and other countries to a lesser extent. Access to wealth in the form of natural resources, to establish military outposts, and basically to expand their empires.


Name someone who made or sold alcohol illegaly during prohibition?

That list must contain no less then a million or more persons, most of whom remain unknown or at least obscure in US history. They created bath tub gin, ran stills in hidden Appalachian outposts, created home brew and made frequent trips across borders with hidden caches of booze. Important names in this industry include: * Al Scarface Capone, * Joseph Kennedy, * New York's 21 Club,


The American victory in the Battle of New Orleans proved essentially meaningless because?

The peace treaty (Treaty of Ghent) had already been signed weeks before, so the war was already over, but word of this treaty had not yet reached any of the troops in America, so the British and American troops were still fighting vigorously.

Related Questions

Where did the US establish outposts in order to get ready to send the Cherokee there?

I have no clue


What was the main incentive for the French to set up outposts in the New World?

To participate in trade with the Native Americans


Do you feel that it is in our national interest for the US to spend billions of dollars to establish outposts on the moon and to claim lands on Mars and near-Earth asteroids?

no


How did the English outposts differ from the French outposts?

The English outposts differed from the French outposts mainly because of religious reasons. The English outposts were made up of Puritans with religious goals, and French outposts were mainly made up of people with economic goals.


When Native Americans abandoned their British allies what effect did this have on the Ohio River Valley?

NovaNet Answer: After the war, the Patriot outposts allowed Americans to lay claim to the Ohio River Valley.


Who started the mission system?

The Spanish. They used the missions as outposts of their culture and to foist Western Christianity and Catholicism upon the Native Americans.


How did the English outposts differ from the french outpost?

The English outposts differed from the French outposts mainly because of religious reasons. The English outposts were made up of Puritans with religious goals, and French outposts were mainly made up of people with economic goals.


What were small Pacific Islands like the Marshaw island typically used for by Europeans and Americans?

Small Pacific Islands like the Marshall Islands were typically used by Europeans and Americans as military outposts, trading posts for resources like copra and guano, and as stopover points for whaling and trade expeditions. They were also often used for scientific research and to establish communication networks in the region.


What are the release dates for An Affair of Outposts - 1904?

An Affair of Outposts - 1904 was released on: UK: February 1904 USA: 20 April 1904


What were Roman Catholic frontier outposts known as?

Missions


Which was NOT a reason why Scandinavian outposts in the New World were eventually abandoned?

There were many reasons why Scandinavian outposts in the New World were eventually abandoned. One thing that was not a reason was fashion.


What was Britain's initial interest in India?

Establishing trading outposts