ALLIANCES: NATIVE AMERICANS AND COLONISTS

Multiple Choice

What was one reason Native Americans and Europeans in the Middle Colonies decided to form alliances in the 1600s?

• To increase their strength by joining larger groups

• To avoid trading with each other

• To remain isolated from other communities

• To compete for land and resources

Open Ended

Why do you think the idea of 'strength in numbers' was important for Native Americans and Europeans in the 1600s?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tribes was NOT one of the original members of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Mohawk

• Oneida

• Tuscarora

• Seneca

Multiple Choice

How did the arrival of European colonists impact Native American groups in New England and the Middle Colonies?

• It led to peaceful coexistence and shared resources.

• Native Americans felt threatened and conflicts arose over land and resources.

• Colonists immediately adopted Native American customs.

• There was no significant impact.

Open Ended

Describe how alliances among Native American groups and European powers changed over time. What factors influenced these shifts?

Fill in the Blank

The Iroquois traded furs for ___ with Dutch and British settlers.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of Native American alliances and the 1701 neutrality agreement?

• Long-lasting peace in North America

• Some conflicts continued for years

• Reduction in future wars

• Complete unification of all tribes

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about how Native Americans formed alliances during colonial times?

Multiple Choice

Why did the phrase "strength in numbers" become important for Native Americans and Europeans in the 1600s?

• Because it helped them survive and thrive by joining larger groups

• Because it allowed them to avoid all conflicts

• Because it meant they could remain isolated

• Because it was a law they had to follow