From whom did the french learn how to fight in the american backwoods

The Native Americans

Explanation:

During the early years of the United States, the Native Americans and the French enjoyed relatively peaceful relationships. These were based on a common interest: trade. Moreover, this was a consequence of the fact that the French did not want to create significant settlements or change the way of living of the Natives. Instead, many French people assimilated into Native American communities, and viceversa. A consequence of this collaboration was the fact that the Native Americans taught the French how to fight in the American backwoods.

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