John Fredrick Parker
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I completely agree on both points, if Spain keeps the area, or if another power takes it, the British are going have to appease the Natives to make sure they don't side with the Spanish and to gain allies and soldiers to protect their holdings. If Britain wants the territory, (which I think it will eventually), it will have to take it. It could make a deal with Spain though, something like "give us Louisiana and we will prevent any aid to the rebels in Mexico and South America, if you don't you'll have to live with the consequences. Don't worry, will grease your palms if you do give it to us."
Good point; though it's not just the Spanish the Brits need to worry about, as they know they're settlers are going to push for more land; I still think the Shawnee, as a result, fall with Spain...
Most of the Iroquois did side with the Brits for the most part, the Mohawk Nation was part of the Confederacy, and didn't support the rebels, they fought for the British. The Oneidas were the only tribe in the confederacy that sided with the rebels, so they'll be hurting, but I think their membership in the Confederacy will shield them a little. Although they might be devastated during the war If it goes on to long. The shorter the ARW the better of the Iroquois are no matter what side they were on as there is less destruction of their lands in the conflict.
Ah -- I completely screwed up on the Mohak
Good points, to be sure...