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Why is the war called the “French and Indian” war? Did the natives fight with the opposing side as well?

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it was called that by the british because they were fighting against the french and indians

the british did however ally themselves with certain tribes
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It is called the French and Indian war because they fought together, the natives did fight the opposing side as well. 
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