The Indians coped with the increasing settlers of whites during the eighteenth century by joining forces with the French and British in the beginning. The Indians had fought on both sides of the seven years’ war; mainly as allies of the French. The French main reasons for doing so was to maintain their independence from both empires (French and British). The Indians had hoped to remain natural in the situation in hopes of maintaining their own liberty. Indians considered themselves to be free people and were not subjected to uphold the law. The French eventually turned on the Indians and took land the Indians claimed as their own, to British control. Indians dominated by any outside power, they feared, meant the loss of their freedom. To Indians,
In multiple instances, because the colonists let their livestock roam freely, the Indians hunted and killed colonist’s livestock unknowingly. (Anderson) These cultural differences between Indians and English set them apart and ultimately led to the English taking over the land. The animals resembled civilized use of the land and both the
When it came time to take action the Indians were forced to move westward leaving them far from the land they had come to know as well as having to adapt to new places. The Indians
The settlers began a trade with the indians, and it is said that former relations were going well between the two until the settlers decided that they needed to head inland further. This led to the setllers wanting to set up colonies and ultimatly the impriosnment of indians. This
The Dutch gave an influential tide to both the Natives and the French colonists because they created Fort Orange along the Hudson River, the Dutch saw the French as enemy`s, because they had better supplies like weapons and tools to gain better alliances and trading partners. The French and Iroquois who knew that they would lose their Dutch suppliers to the northern tribes who had better fur pelts. Hoping that with war the Dutch and northern tribes would remain separated, the French and Iroquois decided not to make
When the French were defeated in 1763, it became a critical turning point in history for the Shawnees, already dissatisfied with British authority they subsequently were involved in a conflict known as Pontiac’s Rebellion, and migrated from Detroit to Ohio, again living in densely populated areas along the Ohio River with little food, forest protection, and spirits altered by the imperialism displayed by the British and the carelessness of the Colonists created a sense of wickedness among whites, and in-turn the tribe more reluctant to understand British/Colonist culture and the process of assimilation. Although participation in the Seven Years’ War created greater bonds among the Colonies and Indians alike, the war also strengthened colonists
The seven years’ war relates to the present because without American’s being treated so poorly by the British they would have never been provoked to fight for their independence in the American Revolution or Revolutionary War. It also relates to the present because the proclamation of 1763 had no effect after Americans gained their independence, and all Indians lost their
Perhaps one of the most significant conflicts that changed the way of the relationship we had with the Indians was The Seven Years’ War, or also known as the French and Indian War. France and Great Britain were the two dominant countries involved in this conflict starting in 1754 lasting until 1763. Not only did this war involve those two dominant counties it also involved warface in the West Indies, the Philippines, Africa, and even across the oceans. It is observed that, “The French and Indian War resulted from ongoing frontier tensions in North America as both French and British imperial officials and colonists sought to extend each country’s sphere of influence in frontier regions” (French). As a result of both France and Britain believing they both claimed the area of the Ohio River Valley both countries tried to capture and claim the others fort; as well as Virginia who also thought they claimed this area.
To the north, British colonial authorities feared an American invasion of Canada so they began providing the Indians with weapons and supplies. Several important Indian leaders also emerged who attempted to reignite the resistance of white settlers seizing their land. (American History,
Majority of the natives sided with France, however some sided with the British. Prior to the war, the French were known for their peaceful relations with the natives. They were less interested in claiming land and were more interested in the fur-trade. They set up friendly trading with the Algonquian and Huron tribes in the area. The Algonquian and Huron tribes were known allies
How did Indian nations resist removal? The Indian nations of the south such as the Creeks, the Cherokees, Choctaws and the Seminole resisted removal mainly through non-violent strategies and regulated treaties with the white settlers in hopes of residing on their land instead of deserting to another unfamiliar location. Little regards were given to Indians regardless of what side they were in favor of during the Revolution and how well the first settlers were treated when they first landed.
After this war ended, France lost almost all their territories. Indigenous groups couldn't reject Britain's expansion, hence they didn't have enough power anymore. This war's result was effected for Indigenous groups which was French side. Indigenous people's power were important for Britain and France to win French and Indian war. In my opinion, Ojibwa, Algonquin and Abenaki were victims on the 7years war.
As the English felt they had learned all they could from the natives they no longer had any need for them and wanted them out of the New England territory they inhabited. The English Colonist continued to employ their brutish tactics on the Indians whenever the need
We realize that there are many causes of the battle of the French and Indian such as the fashion or the fur trade. However, there is the main reason which is written by Cooper “For the possession of a country in the scene of strife and bloodshed” (The Lats of Mohicans, p.15). This is related to the historical cause such as controlling and expanding the North America. The French thought that they had the right to own the land because they were first.
When the Europeans began colonizing the New World, they had a problematic relationship with the Native Americans. The Europeans sought to control a land that the Natives inhabited all their lives. They came and decided to take whatever they wanted regardless of how it affected the Native Americans. They legislated several laws, such as the Indian Removal Act, to establish their authority. The Indian Removal Act had a negative impact on the Native Americans because they were driven away from their ancestral homes, forced to adopt a different lifestyle, and their journey westwards caused the deaths of many Native Americans.
Conquest Conquest is the act of forcefully taking control of land. The French couldn 't keep up with the demands back home due lack of land. Also, the Natives would threaten the habitants and raided their settlements.