Which of the following statements accurately describes the allegiance of Native American tribes during the War for Independence?

A) Tribes living east the Mississippi River exclusively supported the Americans, while tribes in the West exclusively supported the British.
B) The tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy all agreed to support the Americans and doubled the size of the American army.
C) Tribes individually decided which side to support based on which they believed more likely to support their own ideas of freedom.
D) Most tribes successfully maintained neutrality throughout the conflict and, thus, were able to protect their towns.
E) The Cherokees exclusively supported the British and ensured that they followed the traditional rules of warfare.

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Gustavo Villafana · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Tribes made individual decisions on which side to support during the War for Independence, often based on their assessments of which side would best serve their interests and notions of freedom.

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