3. Indigenous Participation in Slave Raids
While many Native Americans were victims of enslavement, some tribes also became active participants in the slave trade. Driven by shifting alliances and European demand, certain groups conducted slave raids against their traditional rivals. Captured individuals were often traded to European colonists for goods, weapons, or other resources. According to historical accounts, this practice intensified competition and conflict among tribes, reshaping political landscapes and deepening the impact of colonization across Native communities.
