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As it pertained to Native Americans, the Revolutionary War was a conflict punctuated by atrocity.

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The statement that the Revolutionary War was characterized by atrocities against Native Americans is true. It is false that all tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy maintained neutrality, as they were divided in their allegiances. Additionally, the Treaty of Paris ignored the American Indians, leading to a significant loss of Native American lands.

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As it pertained to Native Americans, the Revolutionary War was indeed a conflict punctuated by atrocity. This statement is True. The American Revolutionary War was disastrous for Native Americans as tribes like the Mohawk formed alliances with the British. Revolutionary forces retaliated by destroying Native American towns, and ultimately the Native Americans were left out of peace negotiations, with significant loss of lands ensuing.

Answering the question regarding the Iroquois Confederacy, it's False to say all tribes maintained neutrality during the Revolutionary War. Not all members of the Iroquois Confederacy remained neutral; they were divided, with some siding with the British and others with the Americans. This internal conflict led to the fracturing of the Confederacy and further hardships for the tribes involved.

Regarding the treatment of Native Americans in the treaty that ended the war, it is True that the Treaty of Paris effectively ignored the American Indians, failing to acknowledge their sovereignty or land rights.

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