This gave them access to firearms and made them militarily powerful .
Jump up ^ Both the Iroquois and Susquehannocks had trade relations with Europeans and access to extensive river systems hosting beaver colonies -- the most coveted furs for Europeans .
This gave Europeans access to firearms and made Europeans militarily powerful .
Jump up ^ Both the Iroquois and Susquehannocks had trade relations with Europeans and access to extensive river systems hosting beaver colonies -- the most coveted furs for Europeans .