by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
The British Army and the Native alliances were both strong forces that played significant roles in the American War of Independence. Have students research the following: What were the main differences between the British/American military structures and the...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Have students explore the reasons why the Indigenous Peoples allied themselves with the British at the time. Ask students: What were the reasons for supporting the British? How did the events of the Seven Years’ War affect the alliances formed during the American War...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Have students explore and research the Wampum Belt. Ask them: What is its significance? How does it demonstrate the Indigenous Peoples’ understanding of treaties? How is that different from how the colonists viewed treaties? Why is this important?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Ask students to research the Thirteen Colonies at the time of the war. Have them note: Which colonies were considered loyalist? Which were considered in rebellion?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Have students research and explore the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War). Ask them: How did it impact the coming war and hostilities between Upper Canada, Lower Canada and the United States? How did it shape the relationship between the Six Nations people and...
