Question

Which two statements explain why most American Indians initially supported the French in the French and Indian War?

The French expected the American Indians to leave their territories.
The French were mostly interested in trading furs, not settling the land.
The British did not want American Indians on their side.
Britain wanted to take land to set up farms for British settlers.
The French forces were more powerful than the British.

Answer 1

The reason the Indians were involved in the French and Indian War was because the British were taking control over their land. They were upset that the Americans were listening to British orders and giving them less and less land to live on

Answer 2

1. The French were mostly interested in trading furs, not settling the land.
2. Britain wanted to take land to set up farms for British settlers.

Step-by-step explanation:

1.France saw Indigenous nations as allies, and relied on them for survival and fur trade wealth.

2.The reason the Indians were involved in the French and Indian War was because the British were taking control over their land. They were upset that the Americans were listening to British orders and giving them less and less land to live on.