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Native Americans:
The American Revolution disrupted Indian affairs in the southeast. Trade came to a standstill. Europeans competed for Indian military alliances. Preparing for a Spanish invasion, the British called on the Indian nations for help. Early in 1781 some 1000 Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw warriors were in the city, but the British were unable to maintain the large force. To the dismay of British defenders, the Indians camped outside the city to avoid ambush. During the Battle of Pensacola, Indians fought in skirmishes on both sides, delaying the capture of British West Florida. |