Which of the following statements best summarizes why some Native Americans
allied with either side of the war?


a. In general, Native American played one side against the other to their own
advantage, but a majority sided with the French due to positive trade relations between them.

b. The majority of eastern native tribes sided with the French due to their sense of loyalty and dependence on these Europeans.

c. Many Native Americans sided with the English because they saw the
tactical advantage of allying with the greater presence of British settlers than the few French.

d. There was a relatively even split between Native American groups who
chose to fight; this was based more on geographical location and proximity to certain European settlements.