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native american colonization issues
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1. describe how the governance of native american tribes changed as a result of colonization.

∘ tribes gained more autonomy in decision - making.
∘ tribes maintained their traditional governance structures.
∘ tribes were governed by colonial or u.s. authorities instead of their own leaders.
∘ tribes formed new alliances with european powers.

1. if a new conflict arose between european settlers and native american tribes after the french and indian war, what factors would likely influence the outcome based on historical patterns?

∘ loss of land and allies for native tribes
∘ economic prosperity for native tribes
∘ unity among all native tribes against settlers
∘ increased military support from france

1. what was one direct consequence of colonization on native american tribes regarding their governance?

∘ loss of control over their land
∘ enhanced cultural practices
∘ strengthened tribal alliances
∘ increased trade opportunities

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Tribes gained more autonomy..." is incorrect as colonization reduced tribal autonomy.
• "Tribes maintained their traditional governance..." is wrong because colonization imposed external governance.
• "Tribes were governed by colonial or U.S. authorities instead of their own leaders" is correct. Colonization led to external control over tribes, replacing their own leadership.
• "Tribes formed new alliances..." is not a primary change in governance structure.

Analyzing options:

• "Loss of land and allies for Native tribes" is correct. After the French and Indian War, Native tribes lost French support (allies) and faced increasing European settlement (land loss), which influenced conflict outcomes.
• "Economic prosperity for Native tribes" is incorrect as colonization harmed Native economies.
• "Unity among all Native tribes..." is unlikely as tribes had diverse interests and lacked full unity.
• "Increased military support from France" is wrong because France's influence declined post - French and Indian War.

Evaluating options:

• "Loss of control over their land" is a direct consequence of colonization on governance. Colonization led to external powers (colonial/U.S. authorities) taking control of tribal lands, which is related to governance (as land management is part of governance).
• "Enhanced cultural practices" is incorrect as colonization often suppressed cultural practices.
• "Strengthened tribal alliances" is not a direct governance - related consequence; alliances were often disrupted.
• "Increased trade opportunities" is not a direct governance consequence and trade was often exploitative.

Answer:

C. Tribes were governed by colonial or U.S. authorities instead of their own leaders.

Question 2