How did the Haudenosaunee interact with European powers in the 17th and 18th centuries?

• A. They engaged in diplomacy and trade with the Dutch, French, British, and later Americans, forming alliances, buying and selling land, and often mediating between colonial powers.
• B. They fought exclusively and avoided any alliances.
• C. They isolated themselves from European powers and refused trade.
• D. They colonized parts of Europe.

Answer: (A)