Answer: He needed allies.
Explanation:
In early 1609, Champlain received the news that he must return to France soon. At the same time, he tried to strengthen relations before leaving with the natives. He and his allies Algonquin, Huron, Montagnais organized a campaign against the Mohawk tribe, and the battle was to take place in present-day New York. Soon a battle took place, French cannons were a decisive factor in winning the battle, and tribal allies played an important battle.
