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A request from the Twightwee Native Americans to the British government for weapons and supplies in 1752
(PRO ref: T 1/348/120)
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Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire
builders in North America. As you study the source, ask yourself:
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What is the relationship between the Twightwee and the British?
What are the Twightwee asking for?
Why do they need these materials from the British?
Does this source suggest any reasons why the British were in North America?
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Source 4a
A request from the Twightwee Native Americans to the British government for weapons and supplies in 1752
(PRO ref: T 1/348/120)
Source 4b
A request from the Twightwee Native Americans to the British government for weapons and supplies in 1752
(PRO ref: T 1/348/120)
Source 4c
A request from the Twightwee Native Americans to the British government for weapons and supplies in 1752
(PRO ref: T 1/348/120)