Why were Native American alliances important to European powers in colonial North America?
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Correct answer: Native allies provided military support, geographic knowledge, and trade connections
European powers relied on Native allies for survival, warfare, diplomacy, and trade. Native nations often used these alliances strategically to protect their own interests and resist rival groups.
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