Why were native americans involved in conflicts between europeans

Explanation:

There are two main reasons why Native Americans got involved in the wars between European colonial powers.  First, they got involved because the Europeans could benefit from their involvement.  Second, they got involved because they themselves could (or so they thought) benefit from participating in the wars.

One reason why Native Americans got involved in colonial conflicts was because the Europeans wanted and needed their help.  The European powers typically did not have enough people...

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

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