American indians in the st. lawrence river region began to fight among themselves in the 1600s because of disagreements about trading with the french. their desire to retake their lands from french control. competition over hunting grounds. decreased demand for furs.

disagreements about trading with the French.

In the 1600s, the main economic activity was fur trading. Native Americans engaged in this commercial activity with the French. However, as the business became more and more profitable, there were conflicts regarding the authority and power of each tribe. These disagreements over dominance led to conflict among the Iroquians, Algonquians, Hurons,Mohawk, Cayuga, Seneca, Oneida, and Onondaga.

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