The Revolutionary War and the Iroquois Confederacy

Which nations were involved in the Revolutionary War besides the Patriots and the British Empire?

• Only Native American tribes

• Only European nations

• The Iroquois Confederacy and other older nations

• Only the Patriots and the British Empire

Why did many Iroquois nations choose to ally with the British during the Revolutionary War?

• They were forced by the British

• They had strong trading ties with the British

• The British promised to stop settlement on their lands

• They had no other choice

What was the main objective of General John Sullivan's expedition?

• To expand British settlements

• To negotiate peace with the Iroquois

• To destroy Iroquois land and stop their raids

• To capture Joseph Brant

What was the outcome of the battle near the Village of New Town?

• The battle had no significant impact

• The Iroquois were forced to retreat

• The Patriots were defeated

• The Iroquois successfully trapped the Patriots

What was the long-term impact of Sullivan's expedition on the Iroquois Confederacy?

• It weakened their power significantly

• It had no impact

• It led to their alliance with the Patriots

• It strengthened their power