Why did some Native groups form alliances with one European power against another?
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Correct answer: They sought trade advantages, military support, or protection against rivals
Native nations often made diplomatic choices based on their own interests. Alliances with Europeans could provide weapons, trade goods, or leverage against enemy groups or expanding colonial settlements.
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