Asked by Fatou Jallow on Jun 28, 2024
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Which of the following was a consequence of the Yamasee War?
A) White colonists abandoned the city of Charleston.
B) Unity was established among the various Indian tribes in the Carolinas.
C) For self-protection, the Yamasees moved south.
D) The Creeks established a lasting alliance with the white South Carolina settlers.
Yamasee War
The Yamasee War was a conflict between colonial South Carolina and several Native American tribes, including the Yamasee, in 1715-1717, partly due to disputes over trade and territory.
Indian Tribes
Indigenous groups in the United States, recognized as sovereign entities with their own governance and cultural practices.
Carolinas
Refers to the region comprised of the U.S. states North Carolina and South Carolina, originally established as a single British colony.
- Recognize and analyze the impact of various wars (Yamasee War, Tuscarora War) on colonial and Native American relations and settlement patterns.
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Jowharah MuwakilJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
As a consequence of the Yamasee War, the Yamasee tribe was severely weakened and eventually displaced from their homeland. In order to protect themselves from further attacks, many Yamasee people moved south to modern-day Florida, where they were taken in by the Seminole tribe.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and analyze the impact of various wars (Yamasee War, Tuscarora War) on colonial and Native American relations and settlement patterns.