Beaver Wars

The Beaver Wars, occurring from the 1600s to early 1700s, were conflicts primarily between the Iroquois Confederacy and various Native tribes, driven by the competition for control over fur trade routes and resources. The Iroquois sought to expand their territory and dominance over rival groups like the Huron and Algonquin, often through warfare, to secure valuable beaver pelts used in trade with Europeans. These wars significantly reshaped Native alliances and territories, impacting regional power dynamics and the course of North American history.