 Starting in 1689 a decade of warfare ensued known as Frontenac's War (1689–1697) that involved a series of conflicts between the French and the English.As a result of Kondiaronk's skillful manipulation, Frontenac's War included conflicts between the French and the Iroquois.However, the years 1697 -1701 marked the beginning of a period of intense diplomatic activity that would lead to the Great Peace of Montreal four years later.