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During the Revolutionary War, Native Americans found themselves in a complex position, with both the British and American sides vying for their allegiance. While the British secured many tribes through established relationships and resources, the Americans attempted to win their favor through treaties and gifts, ultimately failing to make significant impacts. Notably, tribes like the Cherokees and the Six Nations often sided with the British, resulting in violent conflicts and retaliatory expeditions by American forces. The war brought unprecedented cruelty, with massacres affecting both sides and deepening animosities.