Question

Which describes the effect of the American Revolution on Native Americans?

a. The Revolution had very little effect on Native Americans.
b. Congress gave Native Americans western lands.
c. Native Americans lost land during the Revolution.
d. Native Americans were promised U.S. citizenship for enlisting in the Continental Army.

Answer 1

The right answer is c. Native Americans lost land during the Revolution.

During the American Revolution, both sides, British and Americans, persuaded Indian tribes to help them out during the conflict. The result was the disintegration of the 6 tribes that made up the Iroquois League, as the Indians took different sides in the battle. Many whites used this excuse to destroy Indians villages, Indian populations and take control of their lands. By the end of the conflict, the new American government did not cooperate with the asking of the indigenous and later on contributed to conquer their lands and decimate its population.

Answer 2

The best option from the list would be that "c. Native Americans lost land during the Revolution," since both the British and the Continental Army were scrambling to seize as much land as possible during the conflict.