Conversation so far:
What was the state of the North American fur trade at the beginning of the 18th century?
At the beginning of the 18th century, more organized violence than in previous decades occurred between the Native Americans involved in the deerskin trade and white settlers.
Why was violence increasing between Native Americans and White Settlers at the beginning of the 18th century with the North American fur trade?
The British promoted competition between tribes, and sold guns to both Creeks and Cherokees.

Question: Were the British doing this to weaken them?
Self-contained rewrite: Were the British promoting competition between the tribes to weaken Native Americans during the North American fur trade?