Which of the following statements best explains the ineffectiveness of the Native Americans in defending their interests during the Revolutionary War?

A) They steadfastly refused to take up arms on behalf of either side.
B) The various tribes were unwilling to set aside their differences in order to pursue a common goal.
C) Their methods of fighting were so primitive that they were not in a position to be of much use to either side.
D) They made the mistake of siding consistently with the British.

Native Americans

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, the original inhabitants before European colonization.

Revolutionary War

A conflict from 1775 to 1783 in which the American colonies successfully fought for independence from British rule, becoming the United States.

Various Tribes

Various Tribes generally refers to the diverse indigenous communities and groups that lived in specific regions before the advent of colonization or external settlers, each with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions.