Asked by Siddhant Khemani on Jun 08, 2024

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Which of the following was a consequence of the war between the Iroquois and the Hurons?

A) The Hurons were victorious and became the major Indian power in the Northeast.
B) The Iroquois were victorious and became the major Indian power in the Northeast.
C) The two combatants fought to exhaustion, allowing the Dutch to dictate the terms of trade in the region.
D) The two combatants fought to exhaustion, allowing the French to dictate the terms of trade in the region.

Iroquois

A Native American confederacy made up of several tribes, originally including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca peoples, known for their influential political structure and role in American colonial history.

Hurons

A Native American tribe, also known as the Wyandot, originally located in the Great Lakes region, known for their farming, trading, and alliance with the French during colonial times.

  • Understand the impact of wars between Native American tribes and their consequences on the power dynamics in the Northeast.
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Sherlene Mae SegreJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Iroquois were victorious and became the major Indian power in the Northeast. The war between the Iroquois and the Hurons weakened the Huron Confederacy and their allies, allowing the Iroquois to expand their territory and influence.