The Iroquois Confederacy was the most powerful Native American alliance in the Northeast at the time of the Revolutionary War. The Iroquois had long been allies of the British, and they had fought alongside them in previous wars. When the Revolutionary War broke out, the Iroquois initially tried to remain neutral. However, the British were able to convince them to join the war on their side by promising them land and other rewards.
The Cherokee were the largest Native American tribe in the Southeast. They had initially been friendly to the Americans, but they became disillusioned with them after the Americans began to settle on their land. In 1776, the Cherokee allied themselves with the British. However, the Americans were able to defeat the Cherokee in a series of battles, and the Cherokee were forced to cede much of their land to the Americans.
Many other Native American tribes remained neutral during the Revolutionary War. They did not want to get involved in a conflict between two powerful groups of white people. They also feared that fighting on either side could lead to the destruction of their own people.
The Revolutionary War had a profound impact on Native Americans. It resulted in the loss of land, the disruption of traditional ways of life, and the increase in white settlement on Native American territory.