* Europeans often offered First Nations people gifts such as weapons, tools, and cloth in exchange for their alliance. These gifts were seen as a sign of friendship and gratitude, and they helped to build trust between the two groups.
Trade
* Europeans also formed alliances with First Nations people through trade. They traded European goods such as guns, metal tools, and cloth for First Nations furs, food, and other resources. This trade benefited both groups, and it helped to foster a sense of interdependence.
Marriage
* In some cases, Europeans married First Nations women as a way to seal their alliances. These marriages created bonds between the two groups and helped to ensure that the peace would continue.
Diplomacy
* Europeans also used diplomacy to form alliances with First Nations people. They held council meetings and negotiations with First Nations leaders in order to reach agreements and resolve conflicts.
Ultimately, the Europeans’ success in making alliances with First Nations rested, not on military victory. It was achieved mostly on establishing relationships with some Nations based on exchange, cultural affinity, and promises on mutual benefits for trade partners of the First Nations